Tumaco Earthquake and Tsunami Kill 300–600 – December 12, 1979
The 8.2 Mw Tumaco earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), killing 300–600, and generating a large tsunami.
Date: December 12, 1979
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