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1993 Guam earthquake
1993Aug, 8

The 7.8 Mw Guam earthquake shakes the island with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), causing around $250 million in damage and injuring up to 71 people.

The 1993 Guam earthquake occurred on August 8 at 6:34:26 pm local time with a moment magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The thrust earthquake generated a non-destructive tsunami.

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Events on 1993

  • 28Feb

    Waco siege

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents raid the Branch Davidian church in Waco, Texas with a warrant to arrest the group's leader David Koresh. Four ATF agents and six Davidians die in the initial raid, starting a 51-day standoff.
  • 27Mar

    Giulio Andreotti

    Italian former minister and Christian Democracy leader Giulio Andreotti is accused of mafia allegiance by the tribunal of Palermo.
  • 8Apr

    United Nations

    The Republic of Macedonia joins the United Nations.
  • 23Apr

    Ethiopia

    Eritreans vote overwhelmingly for independence from Ethiopia in a United Nations-monitored referendum.
  • 16Oct

    Kent

    Anti-Nazism riot breaks out in Welling in Kent, after police stop protesters approaching the British National Party headquarters.