1993 Guam earthquake
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 Damage to a structure built on fill along Apra Harbor | |
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| 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 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.
