1997 Cariaco earthquake photograph

1997 Cariaco Earthquake

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Magnitude6. 9 Mw
Depth20 km (12 mi)
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About 1997 Cariaco Earthquake


The 1997 Cariaco earthquake occurred on July 9 at 15:24:14 local time with a moment magnitude of 6. 9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII. With its epicenter near Cariaco, Venezuela, at least 81 people were killed and over 500 were injured. Disruption of power, telephone, and water services was reported.

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