April 2009 Afghanistan earthquake
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The 2009 Afghanistan earthquake was a dip-slip doublet earthquake occurred in eastern Afghanistan, with an initial shock of magnitude of 5.2 Mw at 01:57:51 April 17 local time, with a second shock of 5.1 Mw occurring several hours later. The maximum Mercalli intensity was VI (Strong).
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UTC time | Doublet earthquake: |
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2009-04-16 21:27:51 | |
2009-04-16 23:42:51 | |
ISC event | n/a |
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ComCat | |
Local date | April 17 |
Local time | |
01:57 | |
04:22 | |
Magnitude | |
5.2 Mwc[1] | |
5.1 Mwb[2] | |
Depth | 5.9 km (3.7 mi)[3] 4.0 km (2.5 mi)[4] |
Epicenter | 34.19°N 70.08°E / 34.19; 70.08[5] |
Type | Reverse |
Areas affected | Afghanistan Pakistan |
Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) [6] |
Casualties | 19 dead [7] 51 injured [8] |
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