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Earthquakes; September-October 1982

January 1, 1983

Seismically speaking the months of September and October were very quiet. There were no major (magnitude 7.0-7.9) earthquakes. Guatemala was struck by a moderate earthquake on September 29 causing fatalities and considerable damage. 

In the United States, a number of earthquakes occurred, but only slight damage was reported. 

Publication Year 1983
Title Earthquakes; September-October 1982
Authors W. J. Person
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
Index ID 70168856
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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