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.
UTC time | 1993-08-08 08:34:26 |
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ISC event | 212641 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | August 8, 1993 |
Local time | 18:34:26 |
Magnitude | 7.8 Mw[1] 8.0 Ms[2] |
Depth | 59 km (37 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 13°00′N 144°45′E / 13°N 144.75°E[1] |
Type | Thrust[3] |
Total damage | $250 million[4] |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)[4] |
Tsunami | 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)[4] |
Casualties | 71 injured [4] |
The earthquake generated a non-destructive tsunami of about 6 in (15 cm), injured as many as 71 people, and inflicted about $250 million in damage on Guam.[5]