Most significant Earthquakes

  • Fort Tejon

    Fort Tejon

    In 1857 around 350 km was ruptured. Fort Tejon was located far to the north south of Parkfield. 2 deaths were reported and the magnitude was a 7.9
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    Earthquakes on the San Andreas Fault

  • San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Around 430 km were ruptured in Northern California. It was in the close to San Francisco hints the name. At least 3000 people died and the magnitude reported was 7.8
  • 1957 San Francisco

    1957 San Francisco

    The earthquake happened just two miles (3.2km) on the San Andreas fault in the Pacific Ocean. A magnitude of 5.7 was reported and no one was killed.
  • Loma Prieta

    Loma Prieta

    40 km was ruptured (although the rupture did not break the surface or reach it) It happened near Santa Cruz California. 63 deaths were reported with a magnitude of 6.9
  • Parkfield

    Parkfield

    The rupture was felt across the state and happened in Parkfield. A magnitude of 6.0 was reported and no one died.