Earthquake — Guatemala: Soloma

Quand

22 juil. 1816

Type

Séisme

Magnitude

7.5

Position

Guatemala

Coordonnées

15.50° N, 91.50° W

Deaths

23

Intensity mmi

9

Depth km

33

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The 1816 Guatemala earthquake occurred at 15:30 UTC on 22 July. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.5 to 7.75 on the Mw and a maximum perceived intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The quake, at a depth of 30.0 km, was caused by movement on the Chixoy-Polochic Fault. The area affected by shaking up to intensity VII (Very strong) was at least 13,000 km2. At least 23 deaths were reported.

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