1899 Ceram earthquake
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On 30 September 1899 the island of Ceram, Dutch East Indies, was struck by an Ms 7.8 earthquake which was accompanied by a 10-meter landslide-induced tsunami.[2] According to the Batavian Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory, the shock occurred at 01:42.2 AM Amahei local time.[3] The study about the quake and its effects was published by Dr. R. D. M. Verbeek in an article named Short Report about the earth- and sea-quake in Ceram, the 30th September 1899, which serves as the only extensive source on this earthquake.
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Local date | 30 September 1899 (1899-09-30) |
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Local time | 01:42.2 AM |
Magnitude | 7.8 Ms |
Epicenter | 3.29°S 128.65°E / -3.29; 128.65 |
Max. intensity | VIII (Heavily damaging)[1] |
Tsunami | 10 m (33 ft) |
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