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

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Year	Location	Magnitude	Comment

1997	Pakistan	7.1	At least 57 people killed, hundreds injured, more than 500 houses damaged or destroyed, thousands homeless and hundreds of livestock killed in the Harnai-Sibi area. Roads and railroads blocked by landslides in the Harnai-Sibi area. Three people killed and several injured in the Quetta area. Felt throughout much of central Baluchistan. From Significant Earthquakes of the World 1997.

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