1994 Northridge Earthquake

The Northridge Earthquake was a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Los Angeles, California at 4:30 a.m. on January 17, 1994. This was the first earthquake since 1933 to rupture directly below an urban area.Southern California Earthquake Data Center: Northridge Earthquake (October 6, 2006) The Northridge Earthquake produced the strongest ground shaking ever recorded in a U.S. metropolis.Southern California Earthquake Data Center: Northridge Earthquake (2008) Damage was widespread.

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I am looking for a list of names of the 57 people that died in the 1994 Northridge earthquake? (1 Answer)

A: I found http://www.newspaperarchive.com/. You can do a search but it requires a monthly membership. Try books from the library about the earthquake. amazon.com even ...

Who was the President during the Northridge Earthquake? How many people were injured?(1 Answer)

A: Because the Northridge Earthquake happened in 1994, Bill Clinton was the president back then. 72 people died during the Earthquake, but over 9,000 people were injured.

what was the cost of the damage from the earthquake(1 Answer)

A: The cost of damage to property in the area was estimated at an astounding $20billion dollars :-0 This cost leads many to call it "the costliest seismic disaster ...

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6.7 on Richter scaleEarthquake Engineering Research Center: Northridge Earthquake (2005)
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Depth 19 kmEarthquake Engineering Research Center: Northridge Earthquake (2005)
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30 a.m. on January 17, 1994Earthquake Engineering Research Center: Northridge Earthquake (2005)
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First earthquake since 1933 Long Beach Earthquake to hit a citySouthern California Earthquake Data Center: Northridge Earthquake (October 6, 2006)
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Along the Northridge Thrust faultSouthern California Earthquake Data Center: Northridge Earthquake (October 6, 2006)
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57 people died, over 9,000 injuredUSGS Response to an Urban Earthquake: Introduction (November 16, 2005)
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Office buildings and several sections of freeway collapsedSouthern California Earthquake Data Center: Northridge Earthquake (October 6, 2006)
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Damage to houses in Santa Monica and San Fernando Valley areas was highSouthern California Earthquake Data Center: Northridge Earthquake (October 6, 2006)

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