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| Significant United States Earthquakes 1568 - 2004 | |
What this map layer shows: The locations of significant earthquakes in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and in adjacent portions of Canada and Mexico from 1568 to 2004. |
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The Significant United States Earthquakes 1568 - 2004 map layer shows the location of earthquakes in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and in adjacent portions of Canada and Mexico from 1568 to 2004. Significant earthquakes are defined as those that caused deaths, property damage, or geological effects, or that were experienced by populations in the epicentral area. Detailed descriptive information about each earthquake is provided including the date and time of occurrence, the location in both geographic coordinates and narrative form, and the magnitude according to several different measures. Additional earthquake information can be found on the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program home page and the Earthquake Hazards Program Maps page. |
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| Earthquakes 1568 - 2004 |
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| Earthquakes, 1568 - 2004 |
