2009 Talaud Islands earthquake

Earthquake in indonesia
3°53′N 126°23′E / 3.89°N 126.39°E / 3.89; 126.39 [1]TypeReverseMax. intensityMMI VI (Strong)Casualties2 deaths, 64 injuries

The 2009 Talaud Islands earthquake occurred on February 12 at 01:34 local time (February 11, 2009 at 17:34 UTC) near Talaud Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Talaud), Indonesia. This reverse-type shock had a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). There were at least 2 dead, 64 people injured and 597 buildings damaged in Talaud Islands. This earthquake could also be felt in the Philippines.[1] [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c USGS. "M7.2 - Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey.
  2. ^ admin (2022-02-16). "Gempa Sangihe-Talaud 7,4 SR (7,2 Mw) 12 Feb. 2009". geologi.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2022-02-18.

External links

  • The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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  • West Papua (7.7 & 7.4, Jan 4)
  • Costa Rica (6.2, Jan 8)
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  • L'Aquila (6.3, Apr 6)
  • 1st Afghanistan (5.2, Apr 17)
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  • Swan Islands (7.3, May 23)
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