1968 Sulawesi earthquake
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The 1968 Sulawesi earthquake struck Indonesia on August 14. It had a Richter magnitude of 7.4, spawned a large tsunami, and killed roughly 200 people.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1968-08-14 22:14:23 |
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ISC event | 818025 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | August 15, 1968 (1968-08-15) |
Local time | 06:14:23 |
Magnitude | 7.4 ML 7.2 Mw(USGS) |
Depth | 17 km (11 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 0.06°N 119.69°E / 0.06; 119.69 [1] |
Fault | Palu-Koro fault |
Areas affected | Indonesia |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Casualties | 213 killed |
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