The Northridge earthquake of 17 January 1994 (4:30am) caused extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure. The Northridge quake was a moment magnitude blind thrust earthquake that occurred in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles. The quake had a duration of approximately 10Ð20 seconds, and its peak ground acceleration of g was the highest ever instrumentally recorded in an urban area in North America. The death toll was 57, with more than 9,000 injured. Credit: USGS

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