An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter Scale hit Southern California tonight however no immediate injuries have been reported. The epicenter of the quake was in Lennox which is about 17 kilometers southwest of Los Angeles. This is the biggest since a 5.5 struck Chino Hills last July.
Here's a testament to the evolution of earthquake resistant technology today which at this time there are no reported deaths. In the incidents below the victims were not so fortunate.
1. The Great San Francisco Earthquake
April 18, 1906 Magnitude: 7.8 Death Toll: 3,000
By far one of the deadliest ever to hit the United States.
By far one of the deadliest ever to hit the United States.
2. Aleutian Islands, Alaska
April 1, 1946 Magnitude: 8.1 Death Toll: 165
Most of the deaths from this earthquake were in Hawaii, as the resulting tsumami killed 159. Five were killed in Alaska; 1 in California.
Most of the deaths from this earthquake were in Hawaii, as the resulting tsumami killed 159. Five were killed in Alaska; 1 in California.
3. The Good Friday Earthquake
Prince William Sound, Alaska March 28, 1964 Magnitude: 9.2 Death Toll: 125
The strongest earthquake to ever hit the United States caused a tsunami that killed 98 in Alaska, 11 in California, and one in Oregon. Fifteen were killed in Alaska as a direct result of the quake. The effects of the quake were felt worldwide: several fishing boats were reported sunk off of Louisiana, and wells were seen sloshing water in South Africa.
The strongest earthquake to ever hit the United States caused a tsunami that killed 98 in Alaska, 11 in California, and one in Oregon. Fifteen were killed in Alaska as a direct result of the quake. The effects of the quake were felt worldwide: several fishing boats were reported sunk off of Louisiana, and wells were seen sloshing water in South Africa.
4. Long Beach, California
March 11, 1933 Magnitude: 6.3 Death Toll: 115
Poor building design led to the deaths of 115 as people were killed by falling debris as they ran out of buildings. The quake led to a mandate in California that scool buildings be earthquake resistant.
Poor building design led to the deaths of 115 as people were killed by falling debris as they ran out of buildings. The quake led to a mandate in California that scool buildings be earthquake resistant.
5. Hawaii Island, Hawaii
April 3, 1868 Magnitude: 7.9 Death Toll: 77
Thirty one died from landslides; 46 from the resulting tsunami.
April 3, 1868 Magnitude: 7.9 Death Toll: 77
Thirty one died from landslides; 46 from the resulting tsunami.
Credit: epicdisasters.com
