Earthquakes, July-August 1992
January 1, 1992
There were two major earthquakes (7.0≤M<8.0) during this reporting period. A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan on August 19 and a magnitude 7.0 quake struck the Ascension Island region on August 28. In southern California, aftershocks of the magnitude 7.6 earthquake on June 28, 1992, continued. One of these aftershocks caused damage and injuries, and at least one other aftershock caused additional damage. Earthquake-related fatalities were reportred in Kyrgzstan and Pakistan.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earthquakes, July-August 1992 |
| Authors | W. J. Person |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS) |
| Index ID | 70168757 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |