Puente Hills Earthquake Fault Presents Serious Threat to Southeast Los Angeles County Area
EARTHQUAKE THREAT – Southeast Los Angeles County faces a serious risk from the Puente Hills Thrust Fault that runs directly under the area as seen ...
EARTHQUAKE THREAT – Southeast Los Angeles County faces a serious risk from the Puente Hills Thrust Fault that runs directly under the area as seen in this illustration from NASA. Owners of older buildings should have their earthquake risks evaluated to protect their investments and tenants, according to Optimum Seismic, Inc. By Ali Sahabi, Co-Founder, Optimum Seismic, Inc. People in Southeast Los Angeles County have more to fear from the nearby Puente Hills earthquake fault than the more notorious, but distant, San Andreas fault.