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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.
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| UTC time | 1992-08-19 02:04:38 |
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| ISC event | 278018 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 19, 1992 |
| Local time | 08:04:38 |
| Magnitude | 7.5 Ms[1] |
| Depth | 17.0 km (10.6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 42.142°N 73.575°E |
| Areas affected | Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Uzbekistan Kazakhstan China |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 75 killed |
