Puente Hills Thrust
thrust — 40 km
The Puente Hills Thrust is a blind thrust fault running directly beneath downtown Los Angeles. Though only 40 km long, it is considered one of the most dangerous faults in the United States because a rupture would occur directly beneath the densely populated LA basin, potentially causing catastrophic damage.
Type
thrust
Length
40 km
Countries
1
Cities at Risk
3
Risk Assessment
M7.5 could cause $250B+ damage in LA basin
Last Major Earthquake
M5.9 — Whittier Narrows, California (1987-10-01)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program