The san andreas fault divides into three segments,

Earthquakes

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  • Parkfield

    Parkfield

    (~6–7) – A series of moderate quakes shook the Parkfield region with minimal damage.
  • San Francisco

    San Francisco

    (~7.9) – A massive earthquake and fires destroyed most of San Francisco, killing about 3,000.
  • Fort Tejon

    Fort Tejon

    (~7.9–8.0) – One of California’s largest quakes ruptured 215 miles of the fault, killing only a few due to sparse population.
  • 1989 Loma Prieto

    1989 Loma Prieto

    (6.9) – A powerful quake struck the Bay Area, killing 63 people and causing major damage.