The 1979 Imperial Valley. California, earthquake
January 1, 1982
On October 15, 1979, the largest earthquake in California in the last quarter century occurred on the imperial fault near the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. The earthquake measured 6.6 on the Richter scale and was felt from Las Vegas, Nevada, to northern Mexico. Surface movement on four fault zones accompanied the earthquake and caused approximately $30 million in damage.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1982 |
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| Title | The 1979 Imperial Valley. California, earthquake |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
| Index ID | 70179046 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |