1966 Toro earthquake
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The 1966 Toro earthquake, or the 1966 Ruwenzori earthquake, occurred on March 20 at 01:42 UTC (04:42 Uganda local time).[1] The earthquake was located near the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to the south of Lake Albert. Some sources put the epicenter in Uganda while some put it in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2]: 19 The earthquake had a magnitude of Mw 6.8[3]: 66 and a maximum perceived intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[2]: 23
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1966-03-20 01:42:53 |
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ISC event | 849400 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | March 20, 1966 (1966-03-20) |
Local time | 04:42:53 |
Magnitude | 6.8 Mw |
Depth | 36 km |
Epicenter | 0.85°N 29.87°E / 0.85; 29.87 [1] |
Type | Dip-slip |
Areas affected | Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Casualties | 157 killed (+90 in the May 18 aftershock) |
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