1979 Tumaco Earthquake
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| Tsunami | 6 m (20 ft) |
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| Areas affected | Colombia |
| Ecuador | |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent |
| Casualties | 300–600 |
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| ID | 2198746 |
About 1979 Tumaco Earthquake
The 1979 Tumaco earthquake occurred at 02:59 local time on 12 December with a moment magnitude of 8. 2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX. The epicenter was just offshore from the border between Ecuador and Colombia, near the port city of Tumaco.
1979 Tumaco earthquake Photos
