1000 (805-1220) | 10th Century Bengal Earthquake
Description
Retrieved from traces in uplift terraces offshore Myanmar, Aung (2008) suggests a major earthquake in the Bay of Bengal similar to the event of 1762, which was estimated to be around M8.8 by Cummins (2007)
Events in the same region
| Date | Title | Region | Preferred Magnitude | Quality* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 10th Century Bengal Earthquake | Myanmar | 8.5 | D |
| 1762 Apr 02nd | 1762 Arakan Earthquake | Myanmar | 8.5 | C |
References
- Aung (2008) -Aung, T. T., Satake, K., Okamura, Y., Shishikura, M., Swe, W., Saw, H., ... & Aung, T. (2008). Geologic evidence for three great earthquakes in the past 3400 years off Myanmar. Journal of Earthquake and Tsunami, 2(04), 259-265. - Link
Event Characteristics
| Preferred Magnitude | 8.50 (8.80-8.80) |
|---|---|
| Epicenter | 20.000°N, 93.500°E |
| Depth | 25 km |
| Tsunami | no/unknown |
| Paleo-Event | yes |
| Quality of Evidence | D |
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Magnitude Range
| Year | Reference | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Aung (2008) | 8.8 |
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