1902 Guatemala earthquake

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title: 1902 Guatemala earthquake
text: The 1902 Guatemala earthquake occurred on April 18 at 8:23 pm with a moment magnitude of 7.5 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The rupture was initiated at a depth of 25 km (16 mi) and the duration was 1 to 2 minutes. The foreshock and aftershock sequence of this incident were major. Before the main shock, there was an earthquake swarm which persisted for three months, and the tremors afterward lasted for more than two weeks. With hindsight, it is clear that this swarm and the m
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description: Severe earthquake in western Guatemala
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date created: 2007-04-20T19:38:43Z
date modified: 2024-08-31T06:24:56Z
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