Did the mission San Rafael Arcangel have any majjor earthquakes?
The mission did experience several major earthquakes. In particular, the mission was heavily damaged by the Fort Tejon earthquake of 1857. The earthquake, centered in the San Joaquin Valley, was estimated to have a magnitude of 7.9. The mission's walls and bell tower as well as the priest's living quarters were destroyed. Additionally, the mission experienced further damage from other earthquakes such as the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.