2013 Borazjan earthquake

2013 Dashtestan earthquake
Date November 28, 2013 (2013-11-28)
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°E / 29.363; 51.314Coordinates: 29°21′47″N 51°18′50″E / 29.363°N 51.314°E / 29.363; 51.314
Areas affected Borazjan, Iran
Max. intensity VII (Very strong)
Aftershocks 39
Casualties 7 dead, 45 injured

The 2013 Dashtestan 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 (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[1] The earthquake killed at least 7 people and another 45 were injured.[2][3]

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References

  1. ↑ "M5.6 - 14km NE of Borazjan, Iran". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  2. ↑ http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2013/11/deadly-quake-hits-near-iran-nuclear-plant-20131128182030129826.html
  3. ↑ http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/28/us-iran-quake-idUSBRE9AR0O120131128


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