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1857 Fort Tejon/Central California M7.9
1906 San Francisco/Northern California M7.8
1872 Owens Valley M7.4-7.8
1952 Kern County M7.3
1992 Landers M7.3
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What area has mountains but no earthquakes?
California
How many large earthquakes were there in 1989?
4 large earthquakes worldwide in 1989 according to USGS.1989 08 08 - Santa Cruz County, California - M 5.41989 10 18 - Loma Prieta, California - M 6.91989 12 25 - Ungava, Quebec, Canada - M 6.01989 12 27 - Newcastle, Australia - M 5.5
Which of the 48 contiguous states has the most earthquakes?
California.
Where do the majority of the earthquakes in the US occur?
The most earthquakes occur in Alaska, followed by California.
Areas of the US where the risk of earthquakes are high?
The most frequent number of earthquakes in U.S. are in Alaska followed by California.
Why do earthquakes happen te most in California?
California is situated on a large fault line that extends from north to south.
Which of the lower 48 US states is most commonly associated with earthquakes - Washington or California?
California is most commonly associated with earthquakes in the lower 48 US states. California sits along the San Andreas Fault, a major tectonic boundary that is known for producing large earthquakes. Washington also experiences earthquakes, but they are less frequent and severe compared to California.
How many earthquakes does southern California average in one year?
Southern California experiences thousands of earthquakes every year, but most are very small and go unnoticed. On average, Southern California typically experiences several hundred earthquakes each year that are large enough to be felt by people.
Has California had any hurricanes or earthquakes?
California has had many earthquakes, but no recorded hurricanes.
Where do eathqaukes happen?
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The state famous for earthquakes?
California is famous for its earthquakes.
When was the San Juan bautista earthquake?
There is no earthquake known as the San Juan Bautista Earthquake. Earthquakes are common in San Juan Bautista and all of California, and there have been dozens of large earthquakes in the area.
Does California has earthquakes?
yes
Did any earthquakes or tremors occur in southern California during 1967?
Southern California did not have any significant earthquakes in 1967. There was an earthquake in 1968 and 3 earthquakes in 1969 that did significant damage to southern California.
Where can one find information on earthquakes in California?
You can find information about earthquakes that have happened in California on the earthquake page of the USGS website. Alternatively you can find information on the about website under the geography section which has an article about earthquakes in California.
Is it predicted that there will be an earthquake in California?
Yes. Earthquakes are a common occurrence in California, and some of the faults have been known to produce major earthquakes. It is inevitable that more major earthquakes will strike California in the future, but there is no way of knowing when or where they will be centered.
What is the leading state for earthquakes?
California
