08/01/1629 | 1629 Seram Earthquake
Description
Events in the same region
| Date | Title | Region | Preferred Magnitude | Quality* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1629 Aug 01st, 01:30 | 1629 Seram Earthquake | Seram | 8.8 | D |
References
- Liu and Harris (2014) -Liu, Z.YC., Harris, R.A. Discovery of possible mega-thrust earthquake along the Seram Trough from records of 1629 tsunami in eastern Indonesian region. Nat Hazards 72, 1311–1328 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-013-0597-y - Link
- Musson et al. (2012) -Musson R.M.W., 2012a. A provisional catalogue of historical earthquakes in Indonesia. British Geological Survey, Open Report OR/12/073, Edinburgh, 21 pp. - Link
Event Characteristics
| Preferred Magnitude | 8.80 (8.80-8.80) |
|---|---|
| Epicenter | -4.000°N, 131.140°E |
| Depth | unknown |
| Tsunami | yes |
| Paleo-Event | no |
| Quality of Evidence | D |
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Magnitude Range
| Year | Reference | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Liu and Harris (2014) | 8.8 |
| 2012 | Musson et al. (2012) | 8.8 |
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