Abstract
The Morgan Hill earthquake caused limited structural damage. Most of the damage was concentrated in the town of Morgan Hill, which has a population of approximately 19,000. According to the latest available data, there are 6,024 residences; of these, 834 are mobile homes. Less than one percent of the residential structures suffered major damage. Less than eight percent suffered minor damage. Damage to residential structures has been estimated by state officials to be $3,000,000.
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