Morgan Hill, California Earthquake, April 1984
Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
Edited by: Henry Spall
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Abstract
The Morgan Hill earthquake, a moderate-size (Mg=6.1, ML =6.2, M=6.2) event, was felt throughout central California on April 24, 1984. The epicenter of the earthquake was located near Halls Valley southwest of Mount Hamilton, and the event is presumed to have occurred on the Calaveras fault. Damage, however, was concentrated near the south end of the Anderson Reservoir and in the town of Morgan Hill. A preliminary assessment by the California Office of Emergency Services estimated damage to private property at \$7.0 million and to local-government facilities at \$0.5 million, for a total of \$7.5 million in damage.
Suggested Citation
1987, Morgan Hill, California Earthquake, April 1984: Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS), v. 17, no. 5, p. 173-176.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Morgan Hill, California Earthquake, April 1984 |
| Series title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 173 |
| Last page | 176 |