‘94 Northridge Quake Still Teaching Lessons : DEADLY ENERGY
A recent study has shown that the most intense shaking during the Northridge earthquake occurred in relatively unpopulated areas.
* Kobe (6.9)
The energy released by the 1995 Kobe earthquake was primarily focused in the thickly populated downtown area, accounting for most of the 5,400 deaths.
* Northridge (6.7)
The energy released by the 1994 Northridge earthquake moved upward and to the north of the epicenter.
1) Direction of movement.
2) Epicenter
Source: California Office of Emergency Services
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