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

August

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Year	Location	Magnitude	Comment

1973	Veracruz, Mexico	7.2	More than 600 reported killed, thousands injured. Heavy damage in the states of Morelos, Puebla, and Veracruz where thousands were left homeless. Felt strongly at Mexico City. Rockfalls and landslides in unstable or steep slopes occurred in the Puebla-Veracruz State line area. From Significant Earthquakes of the World 1973, and Earthquake Information Bulletin, Volume 5, Number 5.

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