 The earthquake knocked down merchandise inside buildings such as this Yorba Linda grocery store. | |
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| UTC time | 2008-07-29 18:42:15 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 12951737 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | July 29, 2008 |
| Local time | 11:42:15 a.m. PDT |
| Magnitude | 5.4 Mw |
| Depth | 15.5 km (9.6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 33°57′11″N 117°45′40″W / 33.953°N 117.761°W |
| Fault | Yorba Linda Fault |
| Type | Oblique-slip |
| Areas affected | Greater Los Angeles Southern California United States |
| Total damage | Limited[1] |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong)[2] |
| Peak acceleration | 0.44 g[3] |
| Peak velocity | 38 cm/s[3] |
| Aftershocks | ~100 |
| Casualties | 8 injured[3] |
The 2008 Chino Hills earthquake occurred at 11:42:15 am PDT (18:42:15 UTC) on July 29 in Southern California. The epicenter of the magnitude 5.4 earthquake was in Chino Hills, c. 28 miles (45 km) east-southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Movement on an oblique-slip fault resulted in a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). Though there were no deaths, eight people were injured, and it caused considerable damage in numerous structures throughout the area and caused some amusement park facilities to shut down their rides. The earthquake led to increased discussion regarding the possibility of a stronger earthquake in the future.