1938 Banda Sea earthquake
The 1938 Banda Sea earthquake occurred on February 2 with an estimated magnitude of 8.5–8.6 on the moment magnitude scale and a Rossi–Forel intensity of VII (Very strong tremor). This oblique-slip event generated destructive tsunamis of up to 1.5 metres in the Banda Sea region, but there were no deaths.
| UTC time | 1938-02-01 19:04:23 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 902352 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 2, 1938 |
| Local time | 04:04 |
| Magnitude | 8.5–8.6 Mw |
| Depth | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Epicenter | 5.05°S 131.62°E |
| Type | Oblique-slip |
| Max. intensity | RFS VII (Very strong tremor) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Casualties | None |
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