In short, a magnitude 10 earthquake would devastate entire regions, last for a long time, and potentially generate enormous tsunamis.
What would a level 10 earthquake look like?
Originally Answered: What would a Richter scale 10 earthquake look like? It would be disastrous. No other things, there be total destruction, the tectonic plates would start breaking, New plates would be formed. There would be total destruction around the area.
Can the San Andreas Fault cause a 9.0 earthquake?
The San Andreas fault is not long and deep enough to have a magnitude 9 or larger earthquake as depicted in the movie. Computer models show that the San Andreas fault is capable of producing earthquakes up to about magnitude 8.3.
How often are California earthquakes?
Each year, California generally gets two or three earthquakes large enough to cause moderate damage to structures (magnitude 5.5 and higher). Earthquakes can occur at any time of the year.