1992 Roermond earthquake
Strongest recorded earthquake in the Netherlands and in Northwestern Europe / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1992 Roermond earthquake occurred on 13 April, around 3:20 AM (1:20 UTC) with a moment magnitude of 5.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe).[2] Striking on the Peel Boundary Fault, a normal fault near Roermond, it was the strongest recorded earthquake in the Netherlands and in Northwestern Europe, and caused substantial damage to older buildings in the Netherlands and adjacent countries of Belgium and Germany. A series of aftershocks followed.
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UTC time | 1992-04-13 01:20:00 |
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ISC event | 295572 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 13 April 1992 (1992-04-13) |
Local time | 03:20:00 |
Magnitude | 5.8 ML 5.3 Mw[1] |
Depth | 18.0 km (11.2 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 51.16°N 5.95°E / 51.16; 5.95[1] |
Type | Dip-slip |
Areas affected | Netherlands, Germany and Belgium |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe)[2] |
Casualties | 1 dead, 46 injured[3] |
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