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Earthquakes, March-April 1987

January 1, 1987

There was one major earthquake (7.0-7.9) during this reporting period. This quake was located near the coast of northern Chile and had a magnitude of 7.3. Destructive earthquakes also struck Ecuador, Japan, Indonesia and New Zealand.

There were no damaging earthquakes in the United States during this period.  

Publication Year 1987
Title Earthquakes, March-April 1987
Authors W. J. Person
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS)
Index ID 70168753
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse