On Jan. 17, 1994, Northridge was struck with a magnitude 6.7 earthquake, greatly impacting Santa Clarita and other surrounding areas. As Californians were nestled in bed during the early hours of the morning, the Northridge Earthquake erupted throughout the west San Fernando Valley at 4:31 a.m. on January 17, 1994 resulting in 57 deaths, 1,500 serious injuries, and $42 billion ...
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Saturday Marks 21st Anniversary Of 1994 Northridge Earthquake
Courtesy SCVHistory.com Saturday marks the 21st anniversary of the Jan. 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake that rocked the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys and changed countless lives forever. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The 6.7 magnitude quake, which began at 4:31 a.m. and lasted a little more than 30 seconds, severed gas ...
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