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Year |
Location |
Magnitude |
Comment |
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1907 |
West of Near Islands, Alaska
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7.4 |
One of the Largest Earthquakes in the United States.
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1992 |
Near Coast of Nicaragua
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7.6 |
At least 116 people killed, more than 68 missing and over
13,500 left homeless in Nicaragua. At least 1,300 houses and
185 fishing boats were destroyed along the west coast of
Nicaragua. Total damage in Nicaragua is estimated at between 20
and 30 million U.S. dollars. Some damage was also reported in
Costa Rica. Most of the casualties and damage were caused by a
tsunami affecting the west coasts of Nicaragua and Costa Rica,
reaching heights of up to 8 meters. Tsunami run-up of 1,000
meters was reported at Masachapa, Nicaragua. Maximum wave
heights (in cm. peak-to-trough) at selected tide stations were
as follows: 111 at Baltra Island, 83 at Easter Island, 28 at
Socorro Island, 18 at La Libertad, Ecuador, 10 at Valparaiso,
Chile and 10 at Hilo, Hawaii. Felt in Chinandega and Leon
Departments, Nicaragua. Also felt at Crucero, Managua and San
Marcos, Nicaragua and at San Jose, Costa Rica.
From
Significant Earthquakes of the World 1992.
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