1993 Guam earthquake
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| Date | August 8, 1993 |
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| Origin time | 08:34:26 UTC [1] |
| Magnitude | 7.8 Mw [1] |
| Depth | 59 km (37 mi) [1] |
| Epicenter | 13°00′N 144°45′E / 13°N 144.75°ECoordinates: 13°00′N 144°45′E / 13°N 144.75°E [1] |
| Type | Thrust |
| Total damage | $250 million [2] |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) [2] |
| Tsunami | 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) [2] |
| Casualties | 48–71 injured [2] |
The 1993 Guam earthquake occurred on August 8 at 18:34:26 local time with a moment magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The thrust earthquake generated a non-destructive tsunami, left up to people 71 injured, and inflicted about $250 million in damage on Guam.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 ISC (2015), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2009), Version 2.0, International Seismological Centre
- 1 2 3 4 USGS (September 4, 2009), PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2008_06.1, United States Geological Survey
Sources
- Campos, J.; Madariaga, R.; Scholz, C. (1996), "Faulting process of the August 8, 1993, Guam earthquake: A thrust event in an otherwise weakly coupled subduction zone", Journal of Geophysical Research, American Geophysical Union: 17581–17596, doi:10.1029/96JB00654
External links
- 8.1 Quake Jolts Guam During Storm; 71 Hurt – Los Angeles Times
- M7.8 - Guam region – United States Geological Survey
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