The 1994 Northridge Earthquake struck on January 17, measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale. It occurred at 4:30 AM local time, causing significant damage in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California. The earthquake lasted about 10 to 20 seconds and resulted in widespread destruction of buildings, roads, and infrastructure. The disaster led to 57 fatalities and thousands of injuries, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in U.S. history. Recovery efforts involved extensive rebuilding and improvements in earthquake preparedness and building codes to enhance safety in future seismic events.