1968 Sulawesi earthquake
Palu-Koro fault | |
| Areas affected | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 213 killed |
The 1968 Sulawesi earthquake struck
Richter magnitude of 7.4, spawned a large tsunami
, and killed roughly 200 people.
Damage and casualties
The earthquake had a Richter magnitude of 7.4. It created a tsunami with wave heights of 8 m (26 ft) to 10 m (33 ft), which soon traveled onto Sulawesi. The most extensive waves reached 300 m (980 ft) inland, destroying 700 homes and killing around 200 people.[2]
Geology
The earthquake ruptured along
Palu-Koro fault[3] in Manimbaja Bay. It caused subsidence that decreased elevations by as much as 2 m (6 ft 7 in) to 3 m (9.8 ft) along the coast. It also appeared to uplift at least one of the Togian Islands.[2]
The earthquake was near the Celebes Sea; it sank the island of Tuguan.[4]
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0124406520.
- ^ a b "Today in Earthquake History: August 14". United States Geological Survey. October 2, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
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- ^ Newsletter, International Tsunami Information Center, 1968
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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