1997 Cariaco earthquake
| UTC time | 1997-07-09 19:24:14 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 1036154 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | July 9, 1997 |
| Local time | 15:24:14 VET |
| Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
| Depth | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Epicenter | 10°27′N 63°35′W / 10.45°N 63.58°W |
| Fault | El Pilar Fault |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Total damage | $81 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 80–81 dead 522–683 injured 3,000–3,500 displaced |
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The 1997 Cariaco earthquake occurred on July 9 at 15:24:14 local time with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). With its epicenter along the El Pilar Fault near Cariaco, Venezuela, at least 81 people were killed and over 500 were injured. Damage in this strike-slip earthquake totaled $81 million.