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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At exactly 4:30:55 a.m. on Jan. 17, 1994, Los Angeles was rocked by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that caused catastrophic damage, particularly …

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