October 2009 Afghanistan earthquake
Appearance
UTC time | 2009-10-22 19:51:27 |
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ISC event | 15928545 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 23 October 2009 |
Local time | 00:21:27 |
Magnitude | 6.2 Mw |
Depth | 185.9 km (116 mi) |
Epicenter | 36°31′01″N 70°57′00″E / 36.517°N 70.950°E |
Type | Dip-slip (reverse) |
Areas affected | Afghanistan Pakistan |
Max. intensity | V (Moderate) |
Landslides | Yes |
Casualties | 5 deaths |
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Afghanistan on October 22, 2009 at 19:51:27 UTC. This was a relatively deep shock with a reverse focal mechanism. The maximum Mercalli intensity was V (Moderate) at Fayzabad, Badakhshan. Landslides killed three people and two others suffered fatal heart attacks.[1]
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