2002 Hindu Kush earthquakes
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The 2002 Hindu Kush earthquakes struck in northern Afghanistan during the month of March. At least 166 people were killed with a very large and intermediate-depth mainshock on March 3. Three weeks later, at least 1,200 were killed during a moderate but shallow event that had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The M7.4 and M6.1 reverse events were focused in the Hindu Kush mountain range area.[1][2]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2002-03-03 12:08:19 |
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2002-03-25 14:56:33 | |
ISC event | 5267309 |
2947182 | |
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ComCat | |
ComCat | |
Local date | |
March 3, 2002 (2002-03-03) | |
March 25, 2002 (2002-03-25) | |
Local time | 16:38 |
19:26 | |
Magnitude | 7.4 Mw |
6.1 Mw | |
Depth | March 3 – 226 km (140 mi) 8 km (5 mi) |
Epicenter | 36.5°N 70.48°E / 36.5; 70.48 |
Type | Dip-slip |
Max. intensity | March 3 - MMI VI (Strong)[1]
March 25 - MMI VII (Very strong)[2] |
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