1992 Suusamyr earthquake
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| Date | Aug 19, 1992 |
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| Magnitude | 7.5 Ms[1] |
| Depth | 17.0 km (10.6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 42°08′31″N 73°34′30″E / 42.142°N 73.575°ECoordinates: 42°08′31″N 73°34′30″E / 42.142°N 73.575°E |
| Areas affected |
Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Uzbekistan Kazakhstan China |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 75 killed |
Shakemap in Kyrgyzstan
The 1992 Suusamyr earthquake occurred at 02:04 UTC on 19 August near Toluk in the border area of Kyrgyzstan. The shock had a surface wave magnitude of 7.5 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It was a result of reverse faulting.[2] The death toll from the event amounted to about 75, including 14 people who were killed by landslides.
References
- ↑ Significant Earthquakes of the World in 1992 United States Geological Survey
- ↑ "M7.3 - Kyrgyzstan". USGS. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
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