Earthquake Information for 1992
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Significant Earthquakes of the World in 1992
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Earthquakes, Magnitude 7 and Greater in 1992
December 12, Flores Region, Indonesia, M7.8 ** Largest and Deadliest Earthquake in 1992
At least 2,500 people killed or missing in the Flores region, including 1,490 at Maumere and 700 on Babi. More than 500 people were injured and 90,000 were left homeless. Nineteen people killed and 130 houses destroyed on Kalaotoa. Severe damage, with approximately 90 percent of the buildings destroyed at Maumere by the earthquake and tsunami; 50 to 80 percent of the structures on Flores were damaged or destroyed. Damage also occurred on Sumba and Alor. The tsunami on Flores ran inland as much as 300 meters with wave heights of 25 meters. Landslides and ground cracks were reported at several locations on the island. Felt (V) at Larantuka, Flores; (IV) at Waingapu, Sumba and Ujung Pandang, Sulawesi; (II) at Kupang, Timor.
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Deaths from Earthquakes in 1992
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Total Deaths:
3920
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Total Deaths:
3920
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