Earthquakes November-December 1993
January 1, 1993
Two major earthquakes (7.0≤M<8.0) occurred during the last two months of 1993. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka in eastern Russia on November 13, and a magntidue 7.0 earthquake shook the Vanuatu Islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean on December 29. The only earthquake-related fatality during the last two months of the year occurred in Nicaragua, where on death was reproted.
No significant earthquakes were reported in the United States during this reporting period.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earthquakes November-December 1993 |
| Authors | W. J. Person |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS) |
| Index ID | 70168768 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |