Events tagged with "biak"

Historical Events tagged with "biak"

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Natural Disasters

8.2 Mw Biak Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia

February 17th, 1996 29 years ago

A powerful 8.2 Mw earthquake struck the Biak region of Papua, Indonesia, triggering a devastating tsunami. The earthquake reached a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII, categorized as severe, leading to significant destruction and displacement. The disaster left 166 people dead or missing and resulted in 423 injuries, highlighting the area's vulnerability to seismic activity.