Today in Earthquake History

Today's Earthquake Fact:
The distance from the surface of the Earth to its center is 3,700 miles. The thickness of the ocean lithosphere or the relatively solid skin of the earth under oceans is only 41 miles, which in relative terms is much thinner than the skin of an apple.

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Year	Location	Magnitude	Comment

1974	Japan	6.7	The earthquake killed 30 people, injured 82, and destroyed 121 homes. The tremor also caused road damage and landslides. Approximately 1,510 houses were damaged. All damage and fatalities occurred on the Izu Peninsula. From Earthquake Information Bulletin, Volume 6, Number 4.

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