2006 Yanjin earthquake

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2006 Yanjin earthquake
2006 Yanjin earthquake is located in Yunnan
2006 Yanjin earthquake
Zhaotong
Zhaotong
Kunming
Kunming
UTC time2006-07-22 01:10:29
ISC event8548476
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date22 July 2006 (2006-07-22)
Local time09:10:29 CST
Magnitude4.9 Mw [1]
Depth55.6 km (34.5 mi) [1]
Epicenter28°00′N 104°08′E / 28.0°N 104.14°E / 28.0; 104.14 [1]
Areas affectedChina
Max. intensityMMI IV (Light)
Casualties22 killed, 106 injured [2]

The 2006 Yanjin earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 4.9 on July 22 at 01:10 UTC (09:10 local time). This destructive shock took place in Yanjin County, Yunnan, China. Twenty-two were killed and 106 were injured.

Damage

Eight people were killed as a result of houses (usually wooden) collapsing and fourteen were killed from other reasons.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c USGS. "M 4.9 - Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou region, China". United States Geological Survey.
  2. .