The paint shop on Main Street of Elsinore, Utah was badly damaged during the main shock of the 1921 Elsinore series of earthquakes. Its front wall was then thrown into the street by an equally strong earthquake two days later.

1921 Elsinore, Utah earthquake series; magnitude 6+/-.

This is an example of damage to houses in Elsinore, Utah during 1921 Elsinore series of earthquakes.

1921 Elsinore, Utah earthquake series; magnitude 6+/-.

In Elsinore, Utah the fire wall (2-5 feet high) on three sides of the new two story brick public school building was almost entirely thrown to the ground where children usually play.

1921 Elsinore, Utah earthquake series; magnitude 6+/-.

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