What is georgia earthquake 1916?

The Georgia earthquake of 1916, also known as the Charleston earthquake, occurred on August 27, 1916, at 5:23 PM local time. It had a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale and an epicenter near the city of Charleston, South Carolina, but it was felt as far away as Boston, Massachusetts, and Havana, Cuba.

The earthquake caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure in Charleston, with around 90% of the city's buildings being affected. The most significant damage occurred in the downtown area, where several chimneys and walls collapsed, and many buildings suffered structural damage.

In Georgia, the earthquake also caused widespread damage, particularly in the cities of Augusta and Savannah. In Augusta, several buildings collapsed, and many more were damaged, including the steeple of the First Baptist Church. In Savannah, several buildings also collapsed, and the city's famous ironwork suffered significant damage.

Overall, the earthquake caused around $5 million in damages (equivalent to around $120 million today) and resulted in 60 deaths and over 1,000 injuries. The earthquake was the largest in the Southeastern United States since 1886 and remains one of the most significant seismic events in the region's history.