1994 Northridge Earthquake

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1994 Northridge Earthquake

Is L.A. due for another major earthquake?

On January 17, 1994, the ground under Los Angeles violently shook as a magnitude 6.7 earthquake centered in the San Fernando Valley hit the region. Damage was catastrophic as …

1994 Northridge Earthquake

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The U.S. Geological Survey posted a short "Shake Movie" Wednesday that visualizes the intensity of the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake 30 years ago. "Today …

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