The 1994 Northridge event was similar to the 1971 San Fernando earthquake in magnitude,number of people killed,and type of faulting.

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The 1994 Northridge earthquake had a magnitude of 6.7 and resulted in 57 fatalities, while the 1971 San Fernando earthquake had a magnitude of 6.6 and caused 65 deaths. Both earthquakes were caused by thrust faulting, making them similar in type of faulting.

The 1994 Northridge Event Was Similar to the 1971 San