2010 Afghanistan earthquake
UTC time | 2010-04-18 20:28:50 |
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ISC event | 14580687 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 18 April 2010 |
Local time | 20:28:50 UTC |
Magnitude | 5.6 Mwc |
Depth | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
Epicenter | 35°43′N 67°41′E / 35.71°N 67.68°E |
Areas affected | Afghanistan |
Max. intensity | VII (Very strong) |
Landslides | Yes |
Casualties | 11 killed, 70+ injured |
The 2010 Afghanistan earthquake occurred on April 18 with a moment magnitude of 5.6. The earthquake could be felt in Mazar-i-Sharif, Kabul, and elsewhere in Afghanistan, as well as in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Eleven people were killed and more than 70 were injured. More than 2,000 houses were destroyed.