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This wood-frame structure in Jackson Oaks moved horizontally. It fell off its foundation when inadequate nailing and ground failure resulted in failure of its walls. Image Credit: Bay Area Regional Earthquake Preparedness Project April 24, 1984 Morgan Hill USA earthquake This magnitude 6.2 earthquake caused $30 million in property damage in northern California. The epicenter of the quake was located near Mount Hamilton in the Diablo Range of the California Coast Ranges. The earthquake was felt over an area of 120,000 square kilometers in California and western Nevada. Event Data:
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