2010 Afghanistan earthquake

The 2010 Afghanistan earthquake occurred on April 18 with a moment magnitude of 5.6. The earthquake could be felt in Mazar-i-Sharif, Kabul, and elsewhere in Afghanistan, as well as in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.[4] Eleven people were killed and more than 70 were injured. More than 2,000 houses were destroyed.

2010 Afghanistan earthquake
2010 Afghanistan earthquake is located in Afghanistan
2010 Afghanistan earthquake
UTC time2010-04-18 20:28:50
ISC event14580687
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date18 April 2010
Local time20:28:50 UTC [1]
Magnitude5.6 Mwc[2]
Depth13 km (8.1 mi) [2]
Epicenter35°43′N 67°41′E / 35.71°N 67.68°E / 35.71; 67.68 [1]
Areas affectedAfghanistan
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)[3]
LandslidesYes [4]
Casualties11 killed, 70+ injured [4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b ISC (19 January 2015), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2009), Version 2.0, International Seismological Centre
  2. ^ a b ANSS: Afghanistan 2010 .
  3. ^ National Earthquake Information Center (18 April 2010). "PAGER". United States Geological Survey. Archived from the original on 23 April 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  4. ^ a b c ANSS. "Afghanistan 2010: M 5.6 – central Afghanistan". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey.

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