1929 Cumaná earthquake
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The 1929 Cumaná earthquake occurred on January 17 at 07:45:44 local time, affecting Venezuela. Measuring 6.7 on the moment magnitude scale (Mw ) at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi),[1] the earthquake severely damaged the city of Cumaná in Sucre state. The earthquake had an epicenter located offshore in the Caribbean Sea, and had a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity scale rating of IX (Violent).[2] It lasted 30 seconds,[3][4] causing major damage and a tsunami. More than 200 people were killed although the finalized death toll is unknown; possibly 1,600.
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UTC time | 1929-01-17 11:45:42 |
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ISC event | 907860 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | January 17, 1929 |
Local time | 7:45 VET |
Duration | 30 seconds |
Magnitude | 6.7 Mw |
Depth | 10.0 km |
Epicenter | 10.543°N 64.444°W / 10.543; -64.444 |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Venezuela |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Tsunami | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
Casualties | 200–1,600 dead, 800 injured |
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