QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/ci3144585
USGS ci3144585
17 Jan 1994, 12:30
Northridge, California, earthquake
A magnitude 6.7 mw earthquake at 18.2 km depth.
Published location
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34.213000, -118.537000
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Event ID
ci3144585
Coordinates
34.213, -118.537
Network
ci
Significance
1541