2008 Damxung Earthquake
The 2008 Damxung earthquake hit Damxung County, Xizang (Tibet), west of Lhasa, in the People's Republic of China around 16:30 China Standard Time on October 6.
The Chinese state media reported that the earthquake caused 10 deaths as of October 7. Three aftershocks above magnitude 5 followed.
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| UTC time | 2008-10-06 08:30:45 |
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| ISC event | 13396168 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 6, 2008 |
| Local time | 16:30:45 CST |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 29°45′32.4″N 90°18′7.2″E / 29.759000°N 90.302000°E |
| Type | Normal |
| Areas affected | China |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Casualties | 10 deaths 11 serious injuries |
The 2008 Damxung earthquake struck further southwest than the similar 1952 Damxung earthquake.
See also
References
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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