Earthquakes, March-April 1988
There were two major earthquakes (7.0-7.9) during this reporting period. the first, a magnitude 7.6, was centered in the Gulf of Alaska on March 6 and the second, a magnitude 7.0, occurred near the coast of southern Peru on April 12.
In the United States, the largest earthquake was the magnitude 7.6 in the Gulf of Alaska on Merch 6. A series of moderate and light earthquakes occurred in Hawaii.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1988 |
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Title | Earthquakes, March-April 1988 |
Authors | W. J. Person |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Earthquakes & Volcanoes (USGS) |
Index ID | 70168772 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |