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Earthquake happen regularly. It is not possible to say where and when they most recent was unless a date is specified.
Here are some;
A recent earthquake was in Haiti at a 7.2 and then another earthquake struck Chile at an 8.8 right after Haiti's earthquake. All in 2010
There are earthquake in Ca all the time everyday.
The most recent earthquakes, on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, occurred in California. Specifically, six were recorded in Southern California. Another two were recorded in the nearby Baja California, Mexico. Still another one was recorded in central California. Yet another two were recorded in northern California.
Going up the western coast of the United States of America, another earthquake was recorded off the coast of Oregon. Two more were recorded in Alaska, in the south and on the Alaskan peninsula.
Going westwards from the California coast, and across the Pacific Ocean, an earthquake was recorded in the Samoan Islands. Another was recorded in Mindanao, Philippines. Still another was recorded in northern Qinghai, China.
Returning to the Americas, an earthquake was reported on the Pacific side of South America, at Antofagasta, Chile. Within the Caribbean that separates coastal North and South Americas, an earthquake was reported in the area of the Dominican Republic. Another two were reported in the area of Puerto Rico. Leaving the Caribbean and heading eastwards across the Atlantic, an earthquake was reported in the Azores Islands.
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∙ 10y agoThe last major earthquake in California was May 23, 2013. It occured approximately 20:47 (military hours) near Greenville and had a magnitude of 5.7. Luckily there were no casualties as a result of this earthquake.
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∙ 11y agoIn terms of magnitude the largest earthquake ever recorded in California was the the Fort Tejon earthquake of 1857 at 7.9 on the scale. Two people were killed. The 1906 San Franciso earthquake was slightly less powerful at 7.8 magnitude but it was far more devastating killing over 3000 people.
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∙ 11y agoThe largest earthquake in California history was on January 9, 1857. It was a magnitude 7.9
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∙ 10y agoThe most recent earthquake to happen in California was on July, 15th 2013 in Julian, CA. This earthquake was estimated to be a 1.3 and was about 16 kilometers in depth.
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What is the biggest earthquake recorded in California?
The largest recorded earthquake in California was the Fort Tejon Earthquake of 1857. It was on the San Andreas fault line and estimated at 8.0 on the Richter scale. The most destructive earthquake in California history however, was the San Francisco of 1906. It was also on the San Andreas fault line, registered 7.9 on the Richter scale, caused massive destruction to the city and over 3,000 people were killed as a result.
What is the largest earthquake that has occured in Illinois?
The largest earthquake recorded in Illinois was a magnitude 5.4 on November 9, 1968.
Where did the strongest earthquake happen in the world?
The largest in recorded history was a 9.5 earthquake in Chile.
What is the biggest earthquake in Michigan?
The largest earthquake in the history of Michigan was a 4.6 magnitude earthquake on August 10, 1947.
Where does the largest and most active earthquake zone occur?
The largest and most active earthquake zone is the Pacific Rim of Fire, also known as the Ring of Fire. This is a roughly horseshoe-shaped ring around the entire Pacific basin which is characterised by frequent seismic activity - especially around regions such as California and Japan.
What is the largest earthquake in california?
The San Andreas fault with a length of 800 km is the largest earthquake fault in California.San AdreasSan AndreasSan Andreas
What is the largest earthquake possible?
the largest earthquake possibleis the larges earthquake possible
What is the biggest earthquake recorded in California?
The largest recorded earthquake in California was the Fort Tejon Earthquake of 1857. It was on the San Andreas fault line and estimated at 8.0 on the Richter scale. The most destructive earthquake in California history however, was the San Francisco of 1906. It was also on the San Andreas fault line, registered 7.9 on the Richter scale, caused massive destruction to the city and over 3,000 people were killed as a result.
What is the name of the largest earthquake fualt?
The largest earthquake fault is San Andreas fault.
Country plus largest recorded earthquake?
Actually, the largest recorded earthquake goes to Chile in 1960 with a 9.5 magnitude earthquake.
Largest earthquake in history?
The Great Chilean Earthquake
Will there be a 9.8 earthquake in Los Angeles tomorrow?
No. First, it is impossible to predict when an earthquake will occur. Second, none of the faults in southern California are capable of generating an earthquake anywhere near that intensity. Scientists estimate that the largest earthquake the San Andreas Fault can generate is in the neighborhood of an 8.3.
Largest earthquake in world?
The largest earthquake in the world was the 1960 Voldivic earthquake. It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. It rated 9.5 on the magnitude scale. It occurred in the afternoon.
What is the largest earthquake that has occured in Illinois?
The largest earthquake recorded in Illinois was a magnitude 5.4 on November 9, 1968.
What country had the largest recorded earthquake and what year?
The largest earthquake recorded by man was the magnitude 9.5 Valdivia earthquake in Chile which occurred on the 22nd of May, 1960.
How have people adapted to life in California in an earthquake zone?
because california is a beatiful place and people like to live in california by a earthquake zonw
When and where was the worlds largest earthquake?
The largest modern earthquake happened on May 22, 1960 in Valdivia, Chile. it registered a 9.5.
