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5.4 Mw earthquake in Xinjiang, China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On 11 May 2017, at 05:58 CST (21:58 UTC on 10 May), a Mw 5.4 earthquake occurred in Tashkurgan, in Xinjiang, China, near the border with Tajikistan, killing 8 people.[1]
UTC time | 2017-05-10 21:58:21 |
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ISC event | 610623477 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 11 May 2017 |
Local time | 05:58:04 CST (UTC+8) |
Magnitude | 5.4 Mw |
Depth | 7.6 km (5 mi) |
Epicenter | 37.643°N 75.310°E |
Areas affected | Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, China |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Casualties | 8 fatalities, 25 injuries |
The earthquake occurred as a result of movement on a normal fault. The epicenter was located in a mountainous area.[2] According to the USGS' PAGER service, the earthquake had a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong), and that 2,000 people were exposed to damaging shaking intensities above VI (Strong).[1]
Eight people were killed and 25 others were injured, including one seriously. More than 4,750 houses were also destroyed.[3][4][5]
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