1907 Qaratog earthquake
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Date | 21 October 1907 |
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Origin time | 04:23 UTC |
Magnitude | 7.4 Ms |
Depth | 35 km (22 mi) |
Epicenter | 38°30′N 67°54′E / 38.5°N 67.9°ECoordinates: 38°30′N 67°54′E / 38.5°N 67.9°E |
Areas affected |
Tajikistan Uzbekistan |
Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
Casualties | 12,000–15,000 |
The 1907 Qaratog earthquake occurred at 04:23 UTC on 21 October near Qaratog (Karatag) in the border area between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The shock had an estimated surface wave magnitude of 7.4 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[1][2] Estimates of the death toll range between 12,000 and 15,000.
See also
References
- ↑ NGDC. "Comments for the Significant Earthquake". Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ↑ IISEE. "Search parameters page". Catalog of Damaging Earthquakes in the World (from ancient times through June, 2009). Retrieved 31 October 2010.
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