Today in Earthquake History

Today's Earthquake Fact:
The oldest rocks on Earth are found on land. Since the ocean floor is being continually regenerated as the continental plates move across the Earth's surface, the oldest rocks on the ocean floor are less than 300 million years. In contrast, the oldest continental rocks are 4,500 million years old.

Year at a Glance

February

Note: All earthquake dates are UTC, not local time.

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Year	Location	Magnitude	Comment

1968	Aegean Sea	7.25-7.5	Cape Tripiti, at the southern end of St. Eustratios Island, sustained 20 fatalities and several injuries. Over 500 houses were leveled and 1,951 damaged. Property damage was estimated at $600,000. Moderate property damage was also sustained on nearby Lemnos Island. From United States Earthquakes, 1968.

1976	Cuba region	5.9	The earthquake struck eastern Cuba and reportedly killed one and injured eight in the Pilon-Santiago area. The quake was felt strongly throughout the southeastern part of the island. From Significant Earthquakes of the World 1976 and Earthquake Information Bulletin, Volume 8, Number 4.

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