2000 Yunnan earthquake
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| UTC time | ?? |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.9 Mw |
| Epicenter | 25°37′N 101°04′E / 25.61°N 101.06°E |
| Areas affected | China |
| Casualties | 7 killed 2,528 injured 92,479 displaced |
The 2000 Yunnan earthquake occurred on January 14 at 23:37 UTC, in Yunnan, China. The earthquake killed 7 people, and caused much damage in central Yunnan Province.
The quake was moderate, with a magnitude of 5.9; however, it left 2,528 injured, 92,479 homeless and destroyed over 41,000 homes.[1]
It was preceded by a magnitude 5.5 foreshock at 22:09, and a 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the same area on 26 January.
References
- ^ "Today In Earthquake History: January 14". USGS. 2008-07-16. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
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