Earthquake — Australia: Newcastle

Quand

27 déc. 1989

Type

Séisme

Magnitude

5.4

Position

Australia

Coordonnées

32.97° S, 151.62° E

Deaths

12

Injuries

100

Damage musd

1000

Intensity mmi

8

Depth km

10

Earthquake in New South Wales, Australia

The 1989 Newcastle earthquake was an intraplate earthquake that occurred in Newcastle, New South Wales, on Thursday 28 December. The shock measured 5.6 on the Richter scale and was one of Australia's most serious natural disasters, killing 13 people and injuring more than 160. The damage bill has been estimated at A$4 billion, including an insured loss of about $1 billion.

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