1812 Wrightwood earthquake
The 1812 Wrightwood earthquake, also known as the San Juan Capistrano earthquake, occurred on December 8 in Southern California 7:00 AM (Pacific time). It is thought to be the result of a rupture of the southern segment of the San Andreas Fault for an estimated length of 170 kilometers (110 mi) near Wrightwood, California, though the epicenter's location is not precisely known, and other proposed sources for the event exist. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum perceived intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale.
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1812 Wrightwood earthquake
The 1812 Wrightwood earthquake, also known as the San Juan Capistrano earthquake, occurred on December 8 in Southern California 7:00 AM (Pacific time). It is thought to be the result of a rupture of the southern segment of the San Andreas Fault for an estimated length of 170 kilometers (110 mi) near Wrightwood, California, though the epicenter's location is not precisely known, and other proposed sources for the event exist. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum perceived intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale.
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The 1812 Wrightwood earthquake ...... the Mercalli intensity scale.
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The 1812 Wrightwood earthquake ...... the Mercalli intensity scale.
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