1925 Santa Barbara earthquake

1925 Santa Barbara earthquake
Paso Robles
Santa Ana
UTC time1925-06-29 14:42:16
ISC event910569
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateJune 29, 1925 (1925-06-29)
Local time06:44
Magnitude6.5 Mw; 6.8 Mw
DepthUnknown
Epicenter34°18′N 119°48′W / 34.3°N 119.8°W / 34.3; -119.8
Typeprobably left-lateral reverse
Areas affectedCentral Coast (California)
United States
Total damage$8 million
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Casualties13 deaths

The 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake hit the area of Santa Barbara, California on June 29, with a moment magnitude between 6.5 and 6.8 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of IX (Violent). It resulted in 13 deaths and destroyed the historic center of the city, with damage estimated at $8 million (about $111 million in 2017).