1998 Azores Islands earthquake
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The 1998 Azores Islands earthquake (also known as the Faial earthquake) struck with an epicenter in the Atlantic Ocean, off the Azores Islands of Portugal at 05:19 local time. The shallow (13.6 km (8.5 mi) deep) mainshock, which measured 6.1 on the moment magnitude scale caused significant damage on the island of Faial and Corvo.[1] At least 10 people died, 100 were injured, and 2,500 people were left without homes.[2]
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UTC time | 1998-07-09 05:19:07 |
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ISC event | 1165443 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 9 July 1998 (1998-07-09) |
Local time | 04:19:07 |
Magnitude | 6.1 Mw |
Depth | 13.6 kilometres (8 mi) |
Epicenter | 12 km north of Horta 38.650°N 28.626°W / 38.650; -28.626 |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Azores, Portugal |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Aftershocks | 10,600 recorded |
Casualties | 10 dead, 100 injured |
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