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Earthquakes, January-February 1984

January 1, 1984

The first major earthquake (7.0-7.9) of the year struck in teh Solomon Islands in the PacificOcean on February 7, causing damage but no casualties. Deaths were reported in Sulawesi, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Japan.

There were no significant earthquakes in the United States during this reporting period. 

Publication Year 1984
Title Earthquakes, January-February 1984
Authors W. J. Person
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
Index ID 70168855
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse