Riverside County Health Department
Kim Saruwatari, MPH, Director
Health Administration Building
4065 County Circle Drive
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 358-5000
FAX 358-4529
III Non Profit & Community Interest Organizations In Riverside County
VII Inland Southern California Southern Earthquake Hazards
Inland Southern California Southern Earthquake Hazards
Inland Southern California is graced with spectacular scenery and diverse communities. Those lucky enough to live among the mountains, valleys, and
deserts know how breathtaking the area can be. This region has been fashioned by tremendous geologic forces and, like all of California,
is earthquake country. Understanding the risks and preparing to survive and recover can help keep your family safe.
Most people in Inland Southern California live less than 10 miles from a fault that can have a damaging earthquake and a large part of the population lives along the most potentially damaging fault of all - the infamous San Andreas. It slices through the region, and has the potential to produce a devastating earthquake. Nearby faults such as the San Jacinto fault create smaller, yet more frequent earthquakes.
