2013 Borazjan earthquake
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| Date | November 28, 2013 |
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| Origin time | 17:21 IRDT (UTC+03:30) |
| Magnitude | 5.6 Mw |
| Depth | 16.4 km (10.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 29°21′47″N 51°18′50″E / 29.363°N 51.314°ECoordinates: 29°21′47″N 51°18′50″E / 29.363°N 51.314°E |
| Areas affected | Borazjan, Iran |
| Max. intensity | IV (Light) |
| Aftershocks | 39 |
| Casualties | 7 dead, 45 injured |
The 2013 Dashtestan (Borazjan) earthquake struck near the city of Borazjan (the capital of Dashtestan County, Bushehr Province) in southern Iran on November 28 at a depth of 16.4 km (10.2 mi). The shock had a moment magnitude of 5.6 and a maximum perceived intensity of IV (Light) on the Mercalli Intensity Scale.[1] The earthquake killed at least 7 people and another 45 were injured.[2][3][4][5][6]
References
- ↑ "M5.6 - 14km NE of Borazjan, Iran". United States Geological Survey. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
- ↑ http://rt.com/news/iran-bushehr-region-earthquake-450/
- ↑ http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/11/28/337185/quake-kills-7-injures-45-in-south-iran/
- ↑ http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2013/11/deadly-quake-hits-near-iran-nuclear-plant-20131128182030129826.html
- ↑ http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_11_28/Quake-near-Irans-Bushehr-kills-7-injures-30-emergency-chief-9443/
- ↑ http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/28/us-iran-quake-idUSBRE9AR0O120131128
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