2015 Islamabad earthquake

Coordinates: 33°53′02″N 73°13′30″E / 33.884°N 73.225°E / 33.884; 73.225
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2015 Pakistan earthquake
2015 Islamabad earthquake is located in Pakistan
2015 Islamabad earthquake
UTC time2015-07-24 20:59:54
ISC event607506862
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateJuly 25, 2015
Local time01:59 PST (UTC+5)
Magnitude5.1 Mb[1]
Depth19.2 km
Epicenter33°53′02″N 73°13′30″E / 33.884°N 73.225°E / 33.884; 73.225
Areas affectedPakistan
Max. intensityMMI V (Moderate)[2]
Casualties3 dead

2015 Islamabad earthquake occurred at 01:59:54 Pakistan Standard Time on July 24 in Pakistan. It was centered just 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of capital city Islamabad at a depth of 19.2 km (11.9 mi). It registered a moment magnitude of 5.1.[2] Collapsed homes left at least three people dead in Abbottabad.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "M5.1 - 15km W of Murree, Pakistan Scientific summary". USGS. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b "M5.1 - 15km W of Murree, Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. July 24, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  3. ^ "A magnitude 5.1 earthquake killed 3 people". Dawn. July 25, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2015.

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