Santa Clarita is near the San Fernando fault zone and was affected by the 1971 San Fernando earthquake , also known as the Sylmar quake . The city was also affected by the 1994 Northridge earthquake , and many commercial and residential buildings were devastated by its aftermath , including the nearby Newhall Pass , the Valencia Town Center , and Six Flags Magic Mountain . Magic Mountain 's 38-story Sky Tower swayed six feet in each direction during the Northridge earthquake with only minor damage
1994 Northridge earthquake
1994 Northridge earthquake
Santa Clarita, California