San Jacinto Fault
strike-slip — 210 km
The San Jacinto Fault is one of the most seismically active faults in Southern California. It branches off the San Andreas Fault and has produced more M6+ earthquakes than any other fault in the region over the past century.
Type
strike slip
Length
210 km
Countries
1
Linked Cities
3
Last Major Earthquake
M6.8 — San Jacinto, California (1918-04-21)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.