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Earthquakes, July-August 1987

January 1, 1987

There was one major earthquakes (7.0-7.9) during this reporting period, a magnitude 7.1 on July 6 in the Vanuatu Islands of teh South Pacific Ocean.

In the United States, a strong earthquake, a magnitude 6.0, occurred on July 31 near the coast of northern California and caused some damage

Publication Year 1987
Title Earthquakes, July-August 1987
Authors W. J. Person
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS)
Index ID 70168752
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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