1971 San Fernando earthquake

The 1971 San Fernando earthquake (also known as the Sylmar earthquake) happened in the early morning of February 9 in the San Gabriel Mountains. It was at the northern edge of the San Fernando Valley in southern California. The quake measured 6.6 on the Richter scale. The damage was severe near the San Fernando Valley. The quake happened at 6am Pacific Standard Time. Sixty-four people were killed by the earthquake.

1971 San Fernando Earthquake Media

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  CISN ShakeMap of the San Fernando earthquake mainshock

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  Partly detached staircase and severely damaged buildings at the Olive View Hospital

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  Fallen stair towers and damaged basement at the Olive View Hospital

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  Collapse of four buildings at the Veterans Hospital complex

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  Damage to the Lower Van Norman Dam

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  Aerial view of the damage suffered by the Newhall Pass interchange.

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  Interstate 210 westbound transition to Interstate 5 southbound overpass collapsed onto San Fernando Road

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  The Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park in December 2017