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1989 Loma Prieta earthquake: At least 63 people died and another 3,757 were injured. Major damage was caused in the San Francisco Bay Area, with many structures collapsing there. Also known as the World Series earthquake, it is the largest event to affect the area since 1906. 63 3,757 18 [156] Solomon Islands, Makira: 6.1 45.4 V – - - 18 [157]
Location MMI Mag. Deaths Injuries Total damage / notes; ... J. L. (1993), Seismicity of the United States, 1568–1989 (Revised), ... List of earthquakes in Washington.
2021 Chignik earthquake § October 2020 [33] July 29, 2021: Alaska 8.2 M w 0 2021 Chignik earthquake [34] December 20, 2022: California 6.4 M w: 2 2022 Ferndale earthquake [35] April 5, 2024: New Jersey 4.8 M w: 0 2024 New Jersey earthquake [36] December 5, 2024: California 7.0 M w: 0 2024 Cape Mendocino earthquake [37]
A fault off the Pacific coast could devastate Washington, Oregon and Northern California with a major earthquake and tsunami. Researchers mapped it comprehensively for the first time.
The list incorporates high-quality earthquake source (i.e., origin time, location and earthquake magnitude) and fatality information from several sources. Earthquake locations are taken from the Centennial Catalog [ 1 ] and the updated Engdahl, van der Hilst and Buland earthquake catalog, [ 2 ] which is complete to December 2005.
By RYAN GORMAN A massive earthquake that struck the Bay Area on October 17, 1989 forever changed the region, and potentially altered the course of baseball history. The 6.9-magnitude Loma Prieta ...
A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the U.S. Embassy. A witness said bodies were seen in the city.
List of earthquakes in 1989; 1989 Chenoua earthquake; 1989 Irian Jaya earthquake; G. 1989 Gissar earthquake; L. 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake; M. 1989 Malawi earthquake; N.