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December 2015 Hindu Kush earthquake
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| UTC time | 2015-12-25 19:14:47 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 612128431 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 25 December 2015 |
| Local time | 23:44:47 |
| Magnitude | 6.3 Mw |
| Depth | 203.4 km (126.4 mi) |
| Epicenter | 36°29′10″N 71°08′17″E / 36.486°N 71.138°E[1] |
| Areas affected | |
| Max. intensity | MMI V (Moderate) |
| Casualties | 4[2] |
The December 2015 Hindu Kush earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 6.3[1][3] in South Asia on 25 December 2015.[4] One woman was killed in Pakistan. At least 100 people were injured in Pakistan and Afghanistan.[5] The quake was also strongly felt in Tajikistan and India. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region at a depth of 203.4 km.[6]
- ^ a b ANSS. "Afghanistan 2015: M 6.3 – 42 km WSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
foxwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan". The Express Tribune. 26 December 2015.
- ^ "Quake rattles areas in Punjab, KPK, Azad Kashmir". Samaa TV.
- ^ "Dozens injured in Afghan quake". The Australian. 26 December 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ "6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Afghanistan and Pakistan". NBC News. Associated Press. 26 December 2015.
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