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About 55 earthquakes a day – 20,000 a year – are recorded by the National Earthquake Information Center. ... cause cracks in foundations and, in the worst cases, bring entire buildings down ...
1979 Imperial Valley earthquake – magnitude 6.4 earthquake with an epicenter less than 1 km inside Mexico – significant damage and injuries on both sides of the border (60 in the US) 2010 Baja California earthquake (Mexico near S California) – magnitude 7.2 earthquake, 4 fatalities and 100 injuries, none in the United States
Earthquakes in the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones from 1974 to 2002, with magnitudes larger than 2.5. The zone had four of the largest earthquakes in recorded North American history, with moment magnitudes estimated to be as large as 7 or greater, all occurring within a 3-month period between December 1811 and February 1812. Many of ...
Most earthquake clusters consist of small tremors that cause little to no damage, but there is a theory that earthquakes can recur in a regular pattern. [33] Earthquake clustering has been observed, for example, in Parkfield, California where a long-term research study is being conducted around the Parkfield earthquake cluster.
What causes earthquakes? The science behind why seismic events happen. Kerry Breen. December 5, 2024 at 2:28 PM. ... Strong earthquakes can lead to damage, tsunami warnings and more. People can ...
The magnitude of an earthquake isn't enough to determine how much death and destruction it will cause. Location, time of day, building codes and other factors make a big difference.
The following list compiles known earthquakes that have caused one or more fatalities since 1900. The list incorporates high-quality earthquake source (i.e., origin time, location and earthquake magnitude) and fatality information from several sources.
Over a hundred homes received minor damage near the epicenter, and four people were injured by falling roof tiles. [39] - 4 23 [40] Spain, Andalusia, 2 km (1.2 mi) west southwest of Santa Fe: 4.2 10.0 V Part of an earthquake swarm. Some houses were slightly damaged in Atarfe. One elderly man was injured by a fallen chimney. [41] - 1 23 [42]