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6.4 Earthquake Caught on Camera - Northern California

Name: Cars parked in Ferndale: MMI VII
Uploaded: 2022-12-21T05:37:39+00:00
Duration: 24 s
Description: Cars parked in Ferndale, M6.4 15km WSW of Ferndale, CA. Rated Modified Mercalli intensity VII from the effects the clip shows.

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Earthquake M6.4 15km WSW of Ferndale, CA, 2022-12-20 Compare with the simulation Event page and simulated animations USGS event page

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VII About MMI VII, very strong
What this level means

Our reviewer's reading, from the effects below. One camera shows one place, so a reading from a clip is good to about one level.

VII Trees and bushes shaken moderately to strongly
VI Heavy furniture moves
VI Plaster or ceiling tiles fall; slight damage
V Unstable objects tip over
V Building trembles
IV Hanging objects swing noticeably
IV Dishes or objects on shelves rattle
IV Windows rattle
IV Parked cars rock noticeably
II Lightweight hanging objects swing slightly

USGS ShakeMap estimate at the camera, from instruments and models: MMI 7.1.

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