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Structures at El Popoyo, where fifteen people lost their lives. Waves at this location reached a height of 5.6 m. One wall and a foundation are all that remain of a house that was entirely removed by the tsunami at El Popoyo, Nicaragua. Repairs have begun to the structure on the right. 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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