1918 San Jacinto earthquake
The San Jacinto post office after the quake | |
| UTC time | 1918-04-21 22:32:29 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 913126 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | April 21, 1918 |
| Local time | 14:32:29 |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 33°45′00″N 116°53′00″W / 33.7500°N 116.8833°W |
| Fault | San Jacinto Fault Zone |
| Total damage | $200,000 |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 1 dead, several injured |
The 1918 San Jacinto earthquake occurred in extreme eastern San Diego County in Southern California on April 21 at 14:32:29 local time. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Several injuries and one death occurred with total losses estimated to be $200,000.