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Earthquake History for May 25th
More than 800 deaths.
M7.3 - China, 1948
More than 600 houses collapsed in the Litang-Daocheng area. Landslides, ground fissures and sandblows occurred in the region. Over 180 aftershocks occurred in the succeeding 3 months, some of which caused additional damage.2,200 dead.
M5.7 - Iran, 1923
One of the world's deadliest earthquakes.
Five villages completely destroyed southwest of Torbat-e Heydariyeh.Page Last Modified: October 02, 2012 15:32:16 UTC
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Earthquake History for May 23rd
Local time: May 24 05:24 am This earthquake was the strongest in 8 years in the area, and resulted in two deaths, 14 injuries, and damage estimated at about $3 million. The epicenter was located in rough hill country about 7 miles north of the small town of Inangahua. Major landslides occurred in the gorge of the Buller River, with slumping, fissuring, and fountaining. Bridges were badly damaged, houses razed, and railway lines distorted. From United States Earthquakes, 1968. Damage Photos from the USGS Photographic Library
M7.1 - New Zealand, 1968
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