1852 Banda Sea earthquake
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The 1852 Banda Sea earthquake struck on 26 November at 07:40 local time, affecting coastal communities on the Banda Islands. It caused violent shaking lasting five minutes, and was assigned XI on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale in the Maluku Islands.[2] A tsunami measuring up to 8 m (26 ft) slammed into the islands of Banda Neira, Saparua, Haruku and Ceram. The tsunami caused major damage, washing away many villages, ships and residents. At least 60 people were killed in the earthquake and tsunami. The earthquake had an estimated moment magnitude of 7.5 or 8.4–8.8, according to various academic studies.
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Local date | 26 November 1852 (1852-11-26) |
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Magnitude | 7.5 Mw 8.4–8.8 Mw |
Epicenter | 5.25°S 129.75°E / -5.25; 129.75 |
Areas affected | Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) |
Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) |
Tsunami | +8 metres (26 ft)[1] |
Casualties | 60+ dead[1] |
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