2009 Talaud Islands earthquake

2009 Talaud Islands earthquake

UTC time	2009-02-11 17:34:50
ISC event	13434474
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	February 11, 2009 (2009-02-11)
Local time	01:34
Magnitude	7.2 Mw
Depth	20 km (12 mi) [1]
Epicenter	3°53′N 126°23′E / 3.89°N 126.39°E / 3.89; 126.39 [1]
Type	Reverse
Max. intensity	VI (Strong)
Casualties	2 deaths, 64 injuries

The 2009 Talaud Islands earthquake occurred on February 12 at 01:34 local time (February 11, 2009 at 17:34 UTC) near Talaud Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Talaud), Indonesia. This reverse-type shock had a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). There were at least 2 dead, 64 people injured and 597 buildings damaged in Talaud Islands. This earthquake could also be felt in the Philippines.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• List of earthquakes in 2009
• List of earthquakes in Indonesia

References

External links

• The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.

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