Notable earthquake on record

M7.5 earthquake - The 1952 Kern County, California Earthquake

July 21, 1952 · 6 km deep.

Magnitude
M 7.5
Depth
6 km
Date
1952
Tsunami
No

The 1952 Kern County, California Earthquake - a magnitude 7.5 earthquake at 6 km depth in 1952. Epicenter: 34.96, -119.00.

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