2012 Afghanistan earthquakes
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On 11 June 2012, two moderate earthquakes struck northern Afghanistan, causing a large landslide. The landslide buried the town of Sayi Hazara, trapping 71 people. After four days of digging, only five bodies were recovered and the search was called off.[3] Overall, 75 people were killed and 13 others were injured.[4]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | Doublet earthquake: |
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A: 2012-06-11 05:02:14 | |
B: 2012-06-11 05:29:11 | |
ISC event | |
A: 601474949 | |
B: 601112970 | |
USGS-ANSS | |
A: ComCat | |
B: ComCat | |
Local date | 11 June 2012 (2012-06-11) |
Local time | |
A: 9:32 a.m. | |
B: 9:57 a.m. | |
Magnitude | |
A: 5.4 mb [1] | |
B: 5.7 Mww [2] | |
Depth | A: 29 km (18 mi) B: 16 km (10 mi) |
Epicenter | A: 36.039°N 69.401°E / 36.039; 69.401 B: 36.023°N 69.351°E / 36.023; 69.351 |
Areas affected | Afghanistan |
Total damage | Hundreds of buildings destroyed |
Max. intensity | MMI V (Moderate) |
Landslides | Yes |
Casualties | 75 killed, 13 injured |
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