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Earthquakes, January-February 1988

January 1, 1988

There was one major earthquake (7.0-7.9) during this reporting period, located in the Philippine Islands on February 24. The first earthquake-related deaths fro the year were reported in South Africa, Bangladesh, and California.

In the United States, Southern California experienced a moderate earthquake on February 11. 

Publication Year 1988
Title Earthquakes, January-February 1988
Authors W. J. Person
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS)
Index ID 70168771
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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