Aftershocks: What Follows a 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake?
Just last month, Northern California had a 6.0 magnitude earthquake near the California-Nevada border. According to ABC News, “The quake jolted both sides of the California-Nevada state line, tossed boulders onto a major roadway and was felt as far off as Las Vegas and even San Francisco, with days of aftershocks predicted, authorities said.” And, the number of aftershocks… HUNDREDS!
For a detailed article and video on this event, view the coverage on ABC News.
An earthquake retrofit, more formally known as a seismic retrofit, will provide peace of mind knowing the building is equipped with the latest standards of seismic detail layouts to enhance its structural integrity.
Saunders Seismic specializes in seismic retrofits, specifically earthquake retrofit construction in Southern California. We also service Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Utah.
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