Earthquake Information for 1990
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Significant Earthquakes of the World in 1990
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Earthquakes, Magnitude 7 and Greater in 1990
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July 16, Luzon, Philippine Islands, M7.7 ** Largest Earthquake in 1990
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At least 1,621 people killed,
more than 3,000 people injured and severe damage, landslides,
liquefaction, subsidence, and sandblows in the
Baguio-Cabanatuan-Dagupan area. Damage also occurred in Bataan
Province and at Manila. Large fissures were observed in the
epicentral area. Surface faulting occurred along the Philippine
and Digdig faults. Felt (VII RF) in the Manila area, (VI RF) at
Santa, (V RF) at Cubi Point and (IV RF) at Callao Caves.
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Deaths from Earthquakes in 1990
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Total Deaths:
52056
June 20, Iran, M7.4 ** Deadliest Earthquake in 1990
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Estimated 40,000 to 50,000 people killed,
more than 60,000 injured, 400,000 or more homeless and
extensive damage and landslides in the Rasht-Qazvin-Zanjan
area, Iran. Nearly all buildings were destroyed in the
Rudbar-Manjil area. Substantial damage occurred as far away as
Khalkhal and Now Shahr and slight damage occurred at Tehran.
Felt in most of northwestern Iran, including Arak, Bakhtaran
and Tabriz. Slight damage also occurred in southern Azerbaijan,
USSR. Felt (VII) at Astra and Lenkoran; (VI) at Dzhibrail,
Lerik, Mossony and Yardyshny; (III) at Baku, USSR.
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Total Deaths:
52056
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