May 1998 Afghanistan earthquake
Severe earthquake centered in Takhar Province, Afghanistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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An earthquake occurred in northern Afghanistan on 30 May 1998, at 06:22 UTC in Takhar Province, with a moment magnitude of 6.5 and a maximum modified Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). At the time, the Afghan Civil War was underway; the affected area was controlled by the United Islamic Front for the Salvation of Afghanistan (the "Northern Alliance").[4]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1998-05-30 06:22:28 |
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ISC event | 1109480 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | May 30, 1998 (1998-05-30) |
Local time | 10:52:28 |
Magnitude | 6.5 Mw[1] |
Depth | 30 km (19 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 37.17°N 70.09°E / 37.17; 70.09[1] |
Type | Strike-slip[2] |
Areas affected | Afghanistan |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[3] |
Casualties | 4,000–4,500 dead 10,000 injured |
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