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1872 Lone Pine Earthquake
- When
- 1872-03-26
- Where
- Owens Valley
A major earthquake struck near Lone Pine, causing significant destruction and casualties.
On March 26, 1872, at 2:30 a.m. local time, an earthquake estimated at Mw 7.4 to 7.9 struck the Owens Valley. The maximum Mercalli intensity was X (Extreme). The event nearly destroyed the town of Lone Pine, resulting in 27 killed and 56 injured.
Sources
- 1872 Owens Valley earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
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