August 24, 2014:

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit in South Napa, California. It was the largest earthquake to hit the San Francisco Bay Area in 25 years and could be felt as far as 300 km away to the east of Reno, Nevada. Following the earthquake was more than 60 aftershocks that ranged from 0.6-3.6 in magnitude.—USGS

Impact:

• One fatality reported, 208 people injured
• Estimated damage costs: $400 million

Related Resources:

• After-Action Report: South Napa Earthquake
• Repair of Earthquake-Damaged Masonry Fireplace Chimneys, South Napa Earthquake Recovery Advisory
• HSDL In Focus: Earthquakes
• HSDL search results for: Napa Earthquake

Photo: (Credit: Erol Kalkan/US Geological Survey) Vintner’s Collective tasting room after South Napa Valley Earthquake 2014 .