The San Andreas Fault is probably the most famous fault in the nation, if not the world.
Overview
The San Andreas Fault is where the North American and Pacific tectonic plates meet. This massive geological feature is:
- 800 miles long
- 10 miles deep
Notable Earthquakes
1. 1857 Fort Tejon Earthquake
- Magnitude: 7.9
2. 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
- Magnitude: 7.8
3. 1957 San Francisco Earthquake
- Magnitude: 5.7
4. 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake
- Magnitude: 6.9
5. 2004 Parkfield Earthquake
- Magnitude: 6.0