1967 Koynanagar earthquake
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The 1967 Koynanagar earthquake occurred near Koynanagar town in Maharashtra, India on 11 December local time. The magnitude 6.6 shock hit with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). It occurred near the site of Koyna dam, raising questions about induced seismicity, and claimed at least 177 lives and injured over 2,200.
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UTC time | 1967-12-10 22:51:23 |
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ISC event | 828259 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 11 December 1967 (1967-12-11) |
Local time | 04:21 am |
Magnitude | 6.6 Mw[1] |
Depth | 15 km (9 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 17.41°N 73.86°E / 17.41; 73.86[1] |
Areas affected | India |
Total damage | $400,000[2] |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe)[3] |
Casualties | 177–180 dead[2] 2,272 injured[2] |
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