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1982 Flores earthquake

Earthquake in Indonesia

Summary

Earthquake in Indonesia

Field	Value
name	1982 Flores earthquake
timestamp	1982-12-25 12:28:02
anss-url	usp0001rqt
isc-event	587394
map2	{{Location map	Indonesia#Indonesia Flores
relief	1
lat	-8.36
long	123.07
mark	Bullseye1.png
marksize	40
position	top
width	250
float	right
caption	}}
local-date
local-time	20:28
duration	7 seconds
magnitude	5.9
depth	10 km
location
type	Strike-slip
damages	$1.45 million
intensity
pga
casualties	13 dead
390 injured

| anss-url = usp0001rqt | isc-event = 587394 | local-date = | local-time = 20:28 390 injured

The 1982 Flores earthquake struck the island of Flores in Indonesia on December 25. Registering a moment magnitude of 5.9, according to the International Seismological Centre, it created landslides and was reportedly accompanied by a tsunami. The earthquake killed thirteen people and left 390 injured, also destroying 1,875 houses and 121 other buildings. The villages of Layahong and Oyong Barang were damaged by seven seconds of shaking.

Tectonic setting

The Lesser Sunda Islands lie in a region with frequent seismicity, and there is a history of tsunamis in the area. Both the subduction of the Australian plate and the crust in the Flores Sea could be responsible for this activity.

Impact

The five most affected districts were evacuated of 6,000 people. The local and regional governments were petitioned for supplies like tents, medicine, and food. The earthquake was followed by several aftershocks.

References

(December 1, 2008). "EXPO-CAT Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey.
"M 5.9 – 98 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey.
(January 5, 2010). "Significant Earthquakes of the World: 1982". United States Geological Survey.
(December 30, 1982). "Flores Quake Toll Rises to 13". [[New Straits Times]].
(December 27, 1982). "Quake Kills 4, Injures 49". [[The Press-Courier]].
Ismanto, W.. (1989). "Penyebaran Gempa Bumi di Nusa Tenggara Dan Sekitarnya". Majalah Ikatan Ahli Geologi Indonesia.
ISC. (2015). "ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2009)". [[International Seismological Centre]].
(September 4, 2009). "PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog". United States Geological Survey.

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