Today in Earthquake History

Earthquake History for November 24th

• M6.5, 6.7 - California, 1987

  01:54:14 13:15:56 Two people killed in an earthquake-related automobile accident about 80 km. east of Mexicali, Mexico. At least 94 people injured and an estimated 3 million dollars damage in Imperial County. Additional injuries and damage occurred in the Mexicali area, Mexico, with an estimated 3,000 people temporarily homeless. Felt throughout much of southern California from San Diego and Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Nevada and Tempe, Arizona. Also felt at Tijuana and Ensenada, Mexico. From Significant Earthquakes of the United States, 1986 - June 1989.

• M7.3 - Iran, 1976

  One of the world's deadliest earthquakes. The earthquake was located along the Turkish-Iranian border region. It is estimated that at least 5,000 people were killed and many injured. Caldira, Muradiye, and surrounding villages near the Iranian border were completely destroyed. Snow and bitter cold weather hampered the rescue teams from reaching many of the mountainous villages. Some casualties and damage were reported in northwestern Iran. The shock was also reported felt in the area of Yerevan SSR. From Significant Earthquakes of the World 1976, and Earthquake Information Bulletin, Volume 9, Number 2.