1993 Guam earthquake

1993 Guam earthquake
Date August 8, 1993 (1993-08-08)
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°E / 13; 144.75Coordinates: 13°00′N 144°45′E / 13°N 144.75°E / 13; 144.75 [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, injured as many as 71 people, and inflicted about $250 million in damage on Guam.

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