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4 large earthquakes worldwide in 1989 according to USGS.
- 1989 08 08 - Santa Cruz County, California - M 5.4
- 1989 10 18 - Loma Prieta, California - M 6.9
- 1989 12 25 - Ungava, Quebec, Canada - M 6.0
- 1989 12 27 - Newcastle, Australia - M 5.5
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∙ 12y ago4 large earthquakes worldwide in 1989 according to USGS.
- 1989 08 08 - Santa Cruz County, California - M 5.4
- 1989 10 18 - Loma Prieta, California - M 6.9
- 1989 12 25 - Ungava, Quebec, Canada - M 6.0
- 1989 12 27 - Newcastle, Australia - M 5.5
To see a list of more recent (or historic) earthquakes, visit the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
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