2004 Nabire earthquake

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2004 Nabire earthquake
2004 Nabire earthquake is located in Papua (province)
2004 Nabire earthquake
UTC time2004-11-26 02:25:03
ISC event7441772
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date2004-11-26 (2004-11-26)
Local time11:25:03 WIT
Magnitude7.1 Mw [1]
Depth24 km (15 mi) [1]
Epicenter3°41′S 135°25′E / 3.68°S 135.41°E / -3.68; 135.41Coordinates: 3°41′S 135°25′E / 3.68°S 135.41°E / -3.68; 135.41 [1]
TypeStrike-slip[2]
Areas affectedWest Papua
Total damage$55 million [2]
Max. intensityVIII (Severe)[3]
Casualties32 dead [2]
130–213 injured [2]

The 2004 Nabire earthquake occurred on November 26 in Papua, Indonesia. The strike-slip event had a moment magnitude of 7.1 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Total deaths for the event amounted to 32, and the total number of injured (as reported by various agencies) was 130–213.

Damage[]

Dozens of buildings collapsed and nearly two hundred homes, businesses, and a church were lost. Some infrastructure was damaged, including three bridges and a government telecommunications building.[4]

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References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c ISC (2016), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2012), Version 3.0, International Seismological Centre
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d USGS (September 4, 2009), PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2008_06.1, United States Geological Survey
  3. ^ National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS) (1972), Significant Earthquake Database (Data Set), National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
  4. ^ Associated Press (November 26, 2004). "Earthquake Strikes Indonesian Island". Daily Chronicle.

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