1993 Guam earthquake

The 1993 Guam earthquake occurred on August 8 at 6:34:26 pm local time with a moment magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The thrust earthquake generated a non-destructive tsunami.

1993 Guam earthquake

Damage to a structure built on fill along Apra Harbor
UTC time	1993-08-08 08:34:26
ISC event	212641
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	August 8, 1993 (1993-08-08)
Local time	18:34:26
Magnitude	7.8 Mw[1] 8.0 Ms[2]
Depth	59 km (37 mi)[1]
Epicenter	13°N 144.75°E / 13; 144.75[1]
Type	Thrust[3]
Total damage	$250 million[4]
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent)[4]
Tsunami	2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)[4]
Casualties	71 injured[4]

Damage and casualties

The earthquake generated a non-destructive tsunami of about 6 in (15 cm), injured as many as 71 people, and inflicted about $250 million in damage on Guam.^[5]

See also

• List of earthquakes in 1993
• List of earthquakes in Guam