The 1971 Sylmar earthquake marked a major turning point in understanding the science behind earthquakes. Scientists are using what they learned 50 years ago to make us safer today.

When the Sylmar earthquake rumbled through Los Angeles 50 years ago, on Feb. 9, 1971, the top of the earthen Lower Van Norman Dam melted into the reservoir.

To the editor: Having grown up in Van Nuys in a family that had been in the Los Angeles area since the 1930s, I was typically not surprised by earthquakes — that is, until the Sylmar earthquake ...

6.6 magnitude California temblor in 1971 sparked damage, death – and changed how we feel about, prepare for earthquakes Prior to the earthquake, the attitude of California officials was “not ...

When the dust cleared on the 1971 Sylmar-San Fernando earthquake 45 years ago Tuesday, 64 people […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 66°F. Saturday, June 28th 2025 ...

The Sylmar Earthquake, 35 years ago today, will be remembered during memorials and scientific round tables as the 6.5-magnitude temblor that would rob precious lives and trigger a slough of new ...

The 50th anniversary of the Sylmar earthquake is a good reminder to make sure your home is prepared for the next big one and that you have proper insurance. WEATHER ALERT High Wind Warning.

1971 Sylmar temblor sparked damage, death - and changed how we feel about, prepare for quakes ...

When it was all said and done, the 1971 Sylmar-San Fernando earthquake claimed 64 lives. More than 2,500 were injured. That morning, as a first-responder, Lee checked on his family, ...

The deadly Feb. 9, 1971 Sylmar earthquake rattled Southern California, leaving dozens of people dead and causing more than $500 million in property damage.

The 1971 San Fernando Earthquake -- sometimes referred to as the Sylmar earthquake -- struck the Sylmar area right at 6 a.m. on Feb. 9, wreaking death and destruction throughout the region.

When it was all said and done, the 1971 Sylmar-San Fernando earthquake claimed 64 lives. More than 2,500 were injured. That morning, as a first-responder, Lee checked on his family, ...