Today in Earthquake History

Today's Earthquake Fact:
During an earthquake: If you are in a high-rise building, get under a sturdy desk, away from windows and outside walls. Stay in the building on the same floor, an evacuation may not be necessary. Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on. Do not use the elevators.

Year at a Glance

February

Note: All earthquake dates are UTC, not local time.

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Year	Location	Magnitude	Comment

1994	Largs, New South Wales, Australia		Bruce Bolt born.

1994	Southern Sumatera, Indonesia	6.9	At least 207 people killed, more than 2,000 injured, 75,000 homeless and extensive damage from landslides, mudslides and fires in Lampung Province. Much of the damage and loss of life occurred in the Liwa area. At least 6,000 homes, shops and government buildings were damaged or destroyed from landslides in the Liwa area. Damage estimated to be about 169 million U.S. dollars. Felt throughout much of southern Sumatera and parts of western Jawa. Felt at Jakarta and in Singapore. From Significant Earthquakes of the World 1994.

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