1993 Guam earthquake

The 1993 Guam earthquake occurred on August 8 at 6:34:26 pm local time with a moment magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The thrust earthquake generated a non-destructive tsunami.

1993 Guam earthquake
Damage to a structure built on fill along Apra Harbor
UTC time1993-08-08 08:34:26
ISC event212641
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateAugust 8, 1993 (1993-08-08)
Local time18:34:26
Magnitude7.8 Mw
8.0 Ms
Depth59 km (37 mi)
Epicenter13°N 144.75°E / 13; 144.75
TypeThrust
Total damage$250 million
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Tsunami2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)
Casualties71 injured
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