M7.6 earthquake - Santa Cruz Islands

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M7.6 earthquake - Santa Cruz Islands

46100 d ago · 29 Jul 1900, 06:59 UTC Santa Cruz Islands

What happened

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Santa Cruz Islands on 29 Jul 1900, 06:59 UTC.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas.

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First reported by USGS
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