1992 Flores earthquake and tsunami
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The 1992 Flores earthquake and tsunami occurred on December 12 on the island of Flores in Indonesia. With a magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), it was the largest and also the deadliest earthquake in 1992 and in the Lesser Sunda Islands region. The earthquake was caused by slip on the Flores Thrust fault. This fault dips to the south underneath Flores Island. The epicenters of most earthquakes on the Flores Thrust are on Flores Island.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1992-12-12 05:29:26 |
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ISC event | 257091 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | December 12, 1992 (1992-12-12) |
Local time | 13:29 WITA (Indonesia Central Standard Time) |
Magnitude | 7.8 Mw |
Depth | 27.7 km (17.2 mi) |
Epicenter | 8.480°S 121.896°E / -8.480; 121.896[1] |
Areas affected | Flores Indonesia |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe)[2] |
Tsunami | Yes |
Casualties | Approximately 2,500 dead and 500 injured.[1] |
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