This Earthquake that took place Monday, December 22, 2003 in Paso Robles, California was a 6.6 magnitude quake which killed two people and caused about 40 buildings to collapse or be severely damaged. It also Injured At least 40 people. I addition the airport at Oceano was closed due to cracks in the runway.More than 10,000 homes and businesses were without power in the Paso Robles area.