1892 Laguna Salada earthquake
Earthquake centred near Mexico–United States border / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1892 Laguna Salada earthquake occurred at 23:20 Pacific Standard Time on February 23. It had an estimated moment magnitude of 7.1–7.2 and a maximum perceived intensity of VIII (Severe). The shock was centered near the Mexico–United States border and takes its name from a large dry lake bed in Baja California, Mexico. There were no reported casualties, but the event affected the then largely-uninhabited areas of northern Mexico and Southern California.
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UTC time | 1892-02-24 07:20[1] |
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USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 23 February 1892 (1892-02-23)[1] |
Local time | 23:20 Pacific standard time |
Magnitude | 7.1–7.2 Mla |
Epicenter | 32.73°N 115.50°W / 32.73; -115.50 [2] |
Fault | Laguna Salada Fault |
Type | Oblique-slip |
Areas affected | Baja California Southern California |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe)[1] |
Casualties | None |
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