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1886 Charleston earthquake

1886 CE · United States, North America · Disaster

1886 Charleston earthquake
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The 1886 Charleston earthquake in South Carolina occurred about 9:50 p. m. local time August 31. It caused 60 deaths and $5–6 million in damage to 2,000 buildings in the Southeastern United States. It is one of the most powerful and damaging earthquakes to hit the East Coast of the United States.

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