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Earthquakes, January-February 1989

January 1, 1989

there were no major earthquakes (7.0-7.9) during the first 2 months of the year. the USSR was the only country reporting earthquake-related deaths during this period.

In the United States a magnitude 5.0 earthquake in southern California on Januray 19 caused several injuries and minor damage. 

Publication Year 1989
Title Earthquakes, January-February 1989
Authors W. J. Person
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS)
Index ID 70168712
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse