M 5.1 - 2km NW of Brea, CA

  • 2014-03-29 04:09:42 (UTC)
  • 33.933°N 117.916°W
  • 5.1 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2014-08-04 16:17:34 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert level for shaking-related fatalities. There is a low likelihood of casualties.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Yellow alert level for economic losses. Some damage is possible and the impact should be relatively localized. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of the United States. Past events with this alert level have required a local or regional level response.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 8,794 k*
IV Light 5,853 k
V Moderate 2,637 k
VI Strong 881 k
VII Very Strong 64 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VII Brea 39 k
VI La Habra 60 k
VI Rowland Heights 49 k
VI La Habra Heights 5 k
VI Fullerton 135 k
VI Placentia 51 k
VI Buena Park 81 k
VI East La Mirada 10 k
VI Hacienda Heights 54 k
VI La Mirada 49 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)