Earthquakes, July-August, 1980
January 1, 1981
During the months of July and August, the first great earthquake (magntidue 8.0 and above) since 1977 and two major earthquakes (magnitude 7.0-7.9) were located in the southwest Pacific. Damaging earthquakes, causing deaths, occurred in Greece, Nepal, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Kashmir.
A number of earthquakes were experienced in the United States, but the most significant was a magnitude 5.2 in Kentucky on July 27.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earthquakes, July-August, 1980 |
| Authors | W. J. Person |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
| Index ID | 70169172 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |