1886 Charleston Earthquake
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| Magnitude | 6. 9–7. 3 Mw |
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| Total damage | $5–6 million |
| Areas affected | South Carolina |
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| Max. intensity | X (Extreme) |
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| ID | 2157360 |
About 1886 Charleston Earthquake
The 1886 Charleston earthquake occurred about 9:50 p. m. local time August 31 with an estimated moment magnitude of 6. 9–7. 3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X. The intraplate earthquake caused 60 deaths and $5–6 million in damage to 2,000 buildings in the Southeastern United States.
1886 Charleston earthquake Photos
