2021 Los Santos Earthquake
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Map of the Chumash coastline, showing location of epicentre | |
Date | 1 September 2021 |
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Origin time | 07:44:44 WCST |
Duration | 48 Seconds |
Magnitude | 8.3 (Mw) |
Depth | 13 km |
Type | Blind thrust |
Countries or regions |
Stanford Chumash |
Total damage | $ 237 Billions |
Max. intensity | XI (Extreme) |
Casualties |
1,903 deaths 45,000 Injured |
The 2021 Los Santos earthquake occurred on 1 September on 07:44:44 WCST and was centered in Summerhaven, a census designated place in Eastern Los Santos County about 65km east of Los Santos, Chumash. It had a duration of approximately 45-50 seconds. The blind thrust earthquake had a moment magnitude (Mw) of 8.3, which produced ground acceleration that were the highest ever instrumentally recorded in an urban area Chumash. The death toll is 1,903, with more than 45,000 injured. In addition, earthquake-caused property damage was estimated to be more than $237 billion, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in Sekami.