1902 Andijan earthquake

1902 Andijan earthquake
UTC time 1902-12-16 05:07
ISC event n/a
USGS-ANSS n/a
Local date December 16, 1902 (1902-12-16)
Local time 11:07
Magnitude 6.4 Ms [1]
Depth 9 km (5.6 mi)
Epicenter 40°48′N 72°18′E / 40.8°N 72.3°E / 40.8; 72.3Coordinates: 40°48′N 72°18′E / 40.8°N 72.3°E / 40.8; 72.3
Areas affected Andijan Province, Uzbekistan
Max. intensity IX (Violent)
Casualties 700–4,880

The 1902 Andijan earthquake occurred on December 16 with a surface wave magnitude of 6.4 and a maximum perceived Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The shock claimed between 700 and 4,880 casualties and more than 40,000 homes were destroyed in the Andijan Region of Uzbekistan.

See also

References

  1. ↑ NGDC, Comments for the Significant Earthquake, National Geophysical Data Center


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