2009 Cinchona earthquake
UTC time | 2009-01-08 19:21:35 |
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ISC event | 13962308 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | January 8, 2009 |
Local time | 1:21:35 pm [1] |
Magnitude | 6.1 Mwc [1] |
Depth | 12.5 km (7.8 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 10°14′N 84°13′W / 10.23°N 84.22°W [1] |
Type | Oblique-slip[2] |
Areas affected | Costa Rica |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[2] |
Casualties | 34 dead, 91 injured,[3] 64 missing[4] |
The 2009 Cinchona earthquake occurred at 1:21:35 pm local time on January 8 with an
Damage
The earthquake took at least 34 lives,
Aftermath
The Costa Rican Red Cross sent at least 400 people to assist in the recovery.[7] The agency said, "Some 42 communities were affected and sustained serious impacts on civil and electrical infrastructure... [They] are going to need a lot of help."[7] Four helicopters were also dispatched in order to help aid efforts.[7] The Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (National Emergency Commission) requested private helicopters to help with the aid.[9] Additionally, the United States and Colombia dispatched helicopters with aid to assist with the relief and recovery efforts.[10]
About 2,000 aftershocks were felt throughout Costa Rica.[4]
On January 12, President
On January 13, the Banco de Costa Rica announced that it would offer home financing credit to homeowners who want to rebuild or fix their home.[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d ISC (2015), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2009), Version 2.0, International Seismological Centre
- ^ a b c USGS. "M6.1 - Costa Rica". United States Geological Survey.
- ^ a b "Costa Rica contabiliza 18 muertos y 56 desaparecidos por terremoto". La Prensa Gráfica. 2009-01-10. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "34 dead, dozens missing from Costa Rica quake". CNN News. January 11, 2009. Archived from the original on 14 January 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
- ^ "Four killed in strong Costa Rica quake, tourists trapped". The Age. 2009-01-09. Archived from the original on 17 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ a b Benavides, Roger (2009-01-09). "Tourists evacuated after fatal Costa Rica quake". Reuters. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ a b c d Sabo, Eric; Robin Stringer (2008-01-09). "Costa Rica Earthquake Rescuers Try to Help Thousands (Update1)". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ Jimenez, Marianela (2008-01-09). "Death toll in Costa Rica quake rises to 5 victims". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 24 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "13 Dead, Many More Missing In Afternoon 6.2 Earthquake". InsideCostaRica. 2009-01-09. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "Donations Are Pouring In From Near and Far". Tico Times. January 16, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ Garnica, Vanessa I. "Costa Rica, Nicaragua Daily News." Costa Rica Newspaper, The Tico Times, News, Costa Rica Real Estate, Travel – Costa Rica News, Costa Rica Earthquake. 13 Jan. 2009. <http://www.ticotimes.net/dailyarchive/2009_01/0115092.htm Archived 2009-02-05 at the Wayback Machine>.
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
- ReliefWeb's main page for this event.