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United States of America (the): Earthquake: 2003/12/22
GLIDE: EQ-2003-000623-USA
| Period | 2003/12/22 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | United States of America (the) |
| Event Type | Earthquake |
| Outline | Two people died when a building collapsed after a strong earthquake jolted the central California coast Monday and sent tremors from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 when it hit about 11:15 a.m. (2:15 p.m. ET), the U.S. Geological Survey said. |
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| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
Related Links
Report/Articles
BBC news 2003/12/23
Power supplies to about 40,000 people were cut and more than 80 buildings were damaged in the quake, which had a magnitude of 6.5.
CNN news 2003/12/23
Earthquake collapses historic building, killing 2
Geographycal Data
USGS National Earthquake Information Center
Pictures
BBC news 2003/12/23
In pictures: California quake