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1998 North Maluku earthquake

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54: 31: 61: 38: 319:(USGS) stated that it ruptured along a NNE–SSW striking fault. A finite fault modeled by the USGS indicated that the fault crosses through the middle of Taliabu Island. A maximum slip of 8.7 m (29 ft) occurred along areas of the fault where it crosses beneath the island. The earthquake had a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of IX ( 347:
and evacuated their homes. A tsunami was not confirmed by the BMKG, adding that because the earthquake was of a strike-slip nature, a major tsunami was not expected. Inhabitants on the island reported a 2.75 m (9.0 ft) high wave on the coast.
579: 364:. At least 512 houses were destroyed and 760 others were damaged. The earthquake also damaged or destroyed nine churches, 17 schools, 12 mosques and 14 government offices. On the island of 489: 453:
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593: 584: 299:. At least 41 people were killed on the nearby islands and a tsunami was triggered. Several hundred homes, buildings and offices were damaged or destroyed. 860: 615: 308: 686: 53: 432: 648: 30: 1160: 1175: 853: 784: 162: 1469: 1251: 964: 888: 1464: 1301: 1246: 1236: 721: 239: 712: 1185: 1074: 493: 417: 88: 1439: 1165: 979: 846: 679: 1296: 1145: 1059: 869: 775: 760: 466: 394: 102: 1291: 1155: 1119: 999: 974: 739: 730: 1444: 1205: 1180: 769: 1342: 1256: 1231: 372:. Most of the fatalities were from Mangole Island, where buildings, homes and mosques, mostly constructed of 1413: 1321: 1316: 1114: 1004: 672: 1286: 1200: 701: 698: 695: 389: 1170: 1064: 1049: 790: 77: 279: 137: 1434: 1372: 1367: 1347: 1306: 1281: 1210: 1069: 1009: 994: 923: 883: 607: 1215: 1195: 1190: 1099: 1019: 1014: 802: 368:, seven people were killed, 18 were injured and there was some damage to buildings in the city of 1459: 1454: 1362: 1266: 1140: 1124: 1094: 989: 984: 959: 954: 928: 908: 898: 796: 751: 1357: 1311: 1054: 470: 356:
At least 34 people died, eight were missing and 153 were injured on the islands of Taliabu and
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were destroyed or damaged. Landslides also reportedly destroyed a
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Many inhabitants along the coast feared the arrival of a
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indicates earthquake resulting in at least 30 deaths
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1998 North Maluku earthquake is located in Sulawesi
1998 North Maluku earthquake is located in Indonesia
UTC
ISC
1326454
ANSS
ComCat
WITA
Mw
1°53′S 124°52′E / 1.89°S 124.86°E / -1.89; 124.86
Sorong Fault
Strike-slip
Indonesia
MMI IX (Violent)
Mw
Taliabu Island Regency
North Maluku
Indonesia
Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency
Sorong Fault
U.S. Geological Survey
Sulawesi
tsunami
Mangole
landslides
Sulawesi
Manado
Timber wood
dock
List of earthquakes in 1998

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