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1971 San Fernando earthquake facts for kids

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The 1971 San Fernando earthquake (also known as the Sylmar earthquake) happened in the early morning of February 9 in the San Gabriel Mountains. It was at the northern edge of the San Fernando Valley in southern California. The quake measured 6.6 on the Richter scale. The damage was severe near the San Fernando Valley. The quake happened at 6am Pacific Standard Time. Sixty-four people died from the earthquake.

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  • February 1971 San Fernando earthquake intensity USGS

    CISN ShakeMap of the San Fernando earthquake mainshock

  • USGS - 1971 San Fernando earthquake - Olive View Hospital - Partially detached stairway

    Partly detached staircase and severely damaged buildings at the Olive View Hospital

  • USGS - 1971 San Fernando earthquake - Olive View Hospital - Detached stairways alternate

    Fallen stair towers and damaged basement at the Olive View Hospital

  • USGS - 1971 San Fernando earthquake - Collapse of four buildings at the Veterans Hospital

    Collapse of four buildings at the Veterans Hospital complex

  • Lower Van Norman Dam Damage 1971

    Damage to the Lower Van Norman Dam

  • 1971 San Fernando highway overpass collapse

    Interstate 210 / Interstate 5 overpass collapsed onto San Fernando Road

  • Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park – Sylmar, California

    The Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park in December 2017

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Terremoto de San Fernando de 1971 para niños

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