1992 Murindó earthquake
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The 1992 Murindó earthquake (also known as the Atrato earthquake) occurred on October 18 at 15:11 UTC (10:11 a.m. local time) with an epicenter in the Department of Chocó, northern Colombia. The shallow magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck northwest of the town of Murindó, killing ten and injured more than a hundred.[2] Thirty-three municipalities were severely damaged.[2]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1992-10-18 15:11:59 |
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ISC event | 268025 |
268313 | |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
ComCat | |
Local time | 03:32 |
10:11 | |
Magnitude | 7.2 Mwb |
Depth | 10.0 km |
Epicenter | 7.075°N 76.862°W / 7.075; -76.862 |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Colombia |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) MSK-64 X (Devastating) XI (ESI 2007)[1] |
Foreshocks | 6.7 Mw |
Casualties | 10 dead, 115 injured |
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The preferred focal mechanism of this earthquake is highly debated with either thrust, reverse, or left-lateral strike-slip.