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In Richmond, Utah, this brick garage collapsed onto a car. However, when workmen lifted the roof, the owner was able to drive the car out.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7




One wall of this brick home in Richmond, Utah, collapsed.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7




This young woman was in bed when the east wall of her home crashed inward. She escaped with only a bruise, but does not remember how she managed to move so quickly. Richmond, Utah.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7




In Richmond, Utah, this young man was just getting out of bed when bricks began falling on him. Luckily, he was not hurt.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7




Brick porch columns on this home in Richmond, Utah, were cracked and tilted by the ground shaking.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7


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