1857 Fort Tejon earthquake, Historic earthquake in California
The 1857 Fort Tejon earthquake is one of the most powerful quakes in California history.
Occurred on January 9, 1857, and estimated magnitude was about 7.9.
Shaped local folklore and understanding of seismic activity in the region.
Study of this earthquake contributes to modern seismic building codes.
It caused a remarkable surface rupture of over 350 kilometers.
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