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Earthquakes, January-February 1991

January 1, 1992

The first major earthquake (7.0-7.9) of the year was in Burma on January 5 and was the only major earthquake during this reporting period. The first earthquake-related deaths reported were from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the USSR on January 31.

Earthquake-related deaths were also reported in France from the earthquake of February 13.

Publication Year 1992
Title Earthquakes, January-February 1991
Authors W. J. Person
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS)
Index ID 70168754
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse