1993 Guam earthquake

1993 Guam earthquake
Damage to a structure built on fill along Apra Harbor
1993 Guam earthquake is located in Oceania
1993 Guam earthquake
UTC time1993-08-08 08:34:26
ISC event212641
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateAugust 8, 1993 (1993-08-08)
Local time18:34:26
Magnitude7.8 Mw[1]
8.0 Ms[2]
Depth59 km (37 mi)[1]
Epicenter13°00′N 144°45′E / 13°N 144.75°E / 13; 144.75[1]
TypeThrust[3]
Total damage$250 million[4]
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)[4]
Tsunami2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)[4]
Casualties71 injured[4]

The 1993 Guam earthquake occurred on August 8 at 6:34:26 pm 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.

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference ISC-GEM was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Event: GUAM". National Geophysical Data Center.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Campos was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference PAGER-CAT was invoked but never defined (see the help page).