2000 Yunnan earthquake
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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.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2000-01-14 23:37:07 |
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ISC event | 1884945 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | January 15, 2000 (2000-01-15) |
Local time | 07:37:07 CST |
Magnitude | 5.9 Mw |
Epicenter | 25.61°N 101.06°E / 25.61; 101.06 |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | China |
Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
Casualties | 7 killed 2,528 injured 92,479 displaced |
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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 on the same day.