1899 San Jacinto earthquake

1899 San Jacinto earthquake
1899 San Jacinto earthquake is located in California
1899 San Jacinto earthquake
UTC time1899-12-25 12:25:00
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateDecember 25, 1899 (1899-12-25)
Local time04:25
Duration30 seconds
Magnitude6.7 Mw
Epicenter33°48′N 117°00′W / 33.8°N 117.0°W / 33.8; -117.0
FaultSan Jacinto Fault Zone
Total damage$50,000[1]
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
AftershocksYes
Casualties6 dead, 8 injured[2]

The 1899 San Jacinto earthquake occurred on Christmas morning (December 25) at 04:25 local time in Southern California. The estimated moment magnitude 6.7 earthquake had an epicenter located 10 miles southeast of San Jacinto. The earthquake had a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Severe damage occurred, amounting to US$50,000 (1899 rate), as well as six fatalities.[3]

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  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Stover was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "M 6.7 – Near San Jacinto, California". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 14 January 2022.