1993 Klamath Falls earthquakes
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The 1993 Klamath Falls earthquakes took place in Klamath Falls, Oregon, beginning on Monday, 20 September at 8:28 p.m. The doublet earthquake registered respective magnitudes of 6.0 and 5.9 on the moment magnitude scale. The earthquakes were located at a depth of 5.6 miles (9 km) and tremors continued to be felt more than three months after the initial shocks.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | Doublet earthquake: |
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1993-09-21 03:28:55 | |
1993-09-21 05:45:35 | |
ISC event | |
209100 | |
209133 | |
USGS-ANSS | |
ComCat | |
ComCat | |
Local date | September 20, 1993 (1993-09-20) |
Local time | |
8:28 p.m. | |
10:45 p.m. | |
Magnitude | Doublet earthquake |
6.0 Mw | |
5.9 Mw | |
Depth | 5.6 miles (9 km) |
Epicenter | 42.21°N 122.07°W / 42.21; -122.07 |
Areas affected | Southern Oregon Northern California |
Total damage | $10 million |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Casualties | 2 dead |
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