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The beach area at El Popoyo after the tsunami. A large rock shown in the photo was carried from an offshore region 50 m inland and raised 1.85 m above sea level. The rock measured 2.3 m by 1.6 m by 0.5 m thick and provides a silent testimony of the force of the waves at this location. Image Credit: Harry Yeh. University of Washington September 2, 1992 Masachapa Nicaragua earthquake At least 116 people killed, more than 68 missing and over 13,500 left homeless in Nicaragua. At least 1,300 houses and 185 fishing boats were destroyed along the west coast of Nicaragua. Event Data:
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