Origin time 17:34 UTC Depth 20 km (12 mi) Max. intensity VI (Strong) | Magnitude 7.2 Mw Type Reverse | |
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Date February 11, 2009 (UTC) |
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 64 people injured and 597 buildings damaged in Talaud Islands. This earthquake could also be felt in the Philippines.
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