fault every 3,000–4,000 years. However, the Lone Pine fault is only one of many faults on two parallel systems. This earthquake also formed a small graben that later was filled by water, creating Diaz Lake. The common grave of the earthquake's victims is now registered as California Historical Landmark #507. California Historical Landmark Grave of 1872 Earthquake Victims is a California Historical Landmark number 507, assigned on July 31, 1953. The California Historical Landmark reads: NO. 507 GRAVE OF 1872 EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS- On March 26, 1872, a major earthquake shook Owens Valley, nearly destroying the town of Lone Pine. About fourteen of its victims (the exact number is not known) were interred in a common grave, enclosed by this fence. See also Inyo County, California List of earthquakes in California List of earthquakes in the United States List of historical earthquakes References Bibliography 1872 Lone Pine Lone Pine earthquake Owens Valley History of Inyo County, California History of the Mojave Desert region History of the Sierra Nevada (United States) Lone Pine earthquake Lone Pine earthquake March 1872 events