1992 Landers earthquake
The 1992 Landers earthquake occurred on Sunday, June 28 with an epicenter near the town of Landers, California, in San Bernardino County. The shock had a moment magnitude of 7.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent).
Damage to the Yucca Lanes Bowling Center from the 1992 quake | |
USGS ShakeMap made for the event | |
Palm Springs Los Angeles | |
| UTC time | 1992-06-28 11:57:35 |
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| ISC event | 289086 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | June 28, 1992 |
| Local time | 4:57:35 am PDT |
| Duration | 2−3 minutes |
| Magnitude | 7.3 Mw |
| Depth | 0.68 mi (1.09 km) |
| Epicenter | 34.217°N 116.433°W |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Southern California United States |
| Total damage | $92 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Foreshocks | 6.1 Mw April 23 at 4:51 |
| Casualties | 3 killed 400+ injured |
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