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A repeat period of about 900 years has been suggested for earthquakes similar to that in 1762.
Yesterday's test was too small to show up on the Government's main network for monitoring earthquakes around the world.
But they decided to skip the separate coverage for earthquakes.
Whether the rock remains weak becomes an important point in determining the potential for bigger earthquakes.
In planning for earthquakes, engineers today have come to value flexibility more than strength.
"I thought that was the phrase for horrible storms and earthquakes."
Read description No matter where you live, it is important to be aware of and prepared for earthquakes.
Maps of ground motion and shaking intensity for significant earthquakes.
These past events give a mean recurrence interval for large earthquakes of 660 160 years.