2006 Mozambique earthquake
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The 2006 Mozambique earthquake occurred at 22:19 UTC on 22 February. It had a magnitude of 7.0 on the moment magnitude scale and caused 4 deaths and 36 injuries. The epicenter was near Machaze in Manica Province of southern Mozambique, just north of the Save River. It was the largest historical earthquake in Mozambique and the first earthquake in southern Africa to have an identified surface rupture.[3]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2006-02-22 22:19:07 |
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ISC event | 8096170 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | February 23, 2006 (2006-02-23) |
Local time | 00:19 CAT |
Magnitude | 7.0 Mw[1] |
Depth | 11 kilometres (7 mi) |
Epicenter | 21.324°S 33.583°E / -21.324; 33.583 |
Type | Dip-slip[2] |
Areas affected | Southern Mozambique |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Aftershocks | 5.7 Mw Feb 23 at 01:23[2] |
Casualties | 4 dead, 36 injured[2] |
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