Earthquakes, July-August 1988
January 1, 1988
Major earthquakes (7.0-7.9) struck the Burma-India border on August 6 and the Solomon Islands on August 10. The most devastating earthquake during this reporting period was a magnitude 6.6 on the Nepal-India border on August 20.
In the United States, there were no casualties from earthquakes but moderate earthquakes (5.0-5.9) were experienced in California, Hawaii and Utah.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earthquakes, July-August 1988 |
| Authors | W. J. Person |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS) |
| Index ID | 70168711 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |