Aftermath
Researchers later estimated that similar earthquakes occur on the Lone Pine fault every 3,000-4,000 years. However, the Lone Pine fault is only one of many faults on two parallel systems of faults mentioned above.
This earthquake also formed a small graben that later was filled by water, creating 86-acre (350,000 m2) Diaz Lake.
Many geoscientists who have studied the area theorize that quakes similar to the 1872 Lone Pine event are responsible for creating Owens Valley (see Basin and Range Province for ideas on what triggers these quakes).
The common grave of the earthquake's victims is now registered as California Historical Landmark #507.
Read more about this topic: 1872 Lone Pine Earthquake
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