1957 San Francisco earthquake
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The 1957 San Francisco earthquake (also known as the Daly City earthquake of 1957) occurred on March 22 at 11:44:22 local time with a moment magnitude of 5.7 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of VII (Very strong). It was located just off the San Francisco Peninsula near the San Andreas Fault and was felt in a limited portion of Northern and Central California. There was a non-destructive foreshock and aftershock sequence that lasted for several months. With financial losses of around US$1 million, damage was considered minimal, with one death and forty injuries.
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UTC time | 1957-03-22 19:44:22 |
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ISC event | 886234 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | March 22, 1957 (1957-03-22) |
Local time | 11:44:22 PST[1] |
Magnitude | 5.7 Mw[1] |
Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 37.5572°N 122.7239°W / 37.5572; -122.7239[1] |
Type | Oblique-slip |
Areas affected | San Francisco Bay Area Northern California United States |
Total damage | $1 million[2] |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[2] |
Peak acceleration | 0.18 g[3] |
Landslides | Yes[4] |
Casualties | 1 dead, 40 injured[2] |
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