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October 2009 Afghanistan earthquake

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Origin time
  
19:51:27

Depth
  
185.9 km (116 mi)

Areas affected
  
Afghanistan Pakistan

Date
  
22 October 2009

Magnitude
  
6.2 Mw

Type
  
Dip-slip

Max. intensity
  
V (Moderate)

Number of casualties
  
5

October 2009 Afghanistan earthquake

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Afghanistan on October 22, 2009 at 19:51:27 UTC. This was a relatively deep shock with a reverse focal mechanism. The maximum Mercalli intensity was V (Moderate) at Fayzabad, Badakhshan. Landslides killed three people and two others suffered fatal heart attacks.

References

October 2009 Afghanistan earthquake Wikipedia