When was the last time LA had an earthquake?

The last time this part of the fault was active was in 1857….Significant Earthquakes Impacting. Los Angeles County.

Year	2014
Date	Mar 28
Location	La Habra
Time	9:09pm
Richter	5.1

What is the strongest earthquake in California?

Dozens of aftershocks followed, including some of magnitude 4.0 or greater. The magnitude 6.0 earthquake was the largest to hit the area since the magnitude 6.1 quake in 1994. Some viewers shared their reaction to the recent earthquake, many comparing it to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in San Francisco.

How big was the earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area?

The magnitude 6.0 earthquake was widely felt, with reports as far away as the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento in California, and Carson City in Nevada.

What was the size of the 2008 Los Angeles earthquake?

A little before noon, on July 29, 2008, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred about five miles northeast of Yorba Linda, shaking buildings in downtown Los Angeles. It was felt as far away as Las Vegas.

What happened in Los Angeles during the California earthquake?

In Los Angeles, about 100 miles away from Desert Hot Springs, a 5,800-gallon water tank split open. Water pipes broke in Pasadena and at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a water main broke in San Diego. Walls and buildings cracked in Escondido, Corona and Pasadena. Landslides and ground cracks occurred closer to the epicenter.

Where did the 2010 California earthquake happen?

On January 10, 2010, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred off the coast of Northern California near Eureka and Ferndale. Broken glass injured some people at a local mall, and mild to moderate damage to homes and buildings occurred. This earthquake was felt throughout Northern California and parts of Oregon and Nevada. What is Your Earthquake Risk?