| Year | Richter Scale | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 7.8 | San Francisco | 94%
|
| 1994 | 6.7 | Northridge | 58%
|
| 1989 | 7.2 | Loma Prieta | 52%
|
| 2007 | 5.5 | Alum Rock | 38%
|
| 1933 | 6.4 | Long Beach | 35%
|
| 2014 | 6.0 | South Napa | 33%
|
| 1971 | 6.5-6.7 | Sylmar | 31%
|
| 1987 | 5.9 | Whittier Narrows | 21%
|
| 1992 | 7.3 | Landers | 15%
|
| 1857 | 7.9 | Fort Tejon | 12%
|
| 2008 | 5.5 | Chino Hills | 10%
|
| 1940 | 6.9 | El Centro | 8%
|
| 1979 | 6.4 | Imperial Valley | 8%
|
| 1952 | 7.3 | Kern County | 6%
|
| 1812 | 6.9 | Wrightwood | 6%
|
| 1992 | 7.2 | Cape Mendocino | 4%
|
| 1872 | 7.5 - 7.9 | Lone Pine | 2%
|