1907 Qaratog earthquake
The 1907 Qaratog earthquake occurred at 04:23 UTC on 21 October near Qaratog (Karatag) in the border area between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, then part of the Russian Empire. The shock had an estimated surface wave magnitude of 7.4 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[1][2] Estimates of the death toll range between 12,000 and 15,000.
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| UTC time | 1907-10-21 04:23:43 |
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| ISC event | 16957975 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 21 October 1907 |
| Local time | 10:23 |
| Magnitude | 7.4 Ms |
| Depth | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38.5°N 67.9°E |
| Areas affected | Tajikistan Uzbekistan |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 12,000–15,000 |
References
- NGDC. "Comments for the Significant Earthquake". Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- IISEE. "Search parameters page". Catalog of Damaging Earthquakes in the World (from ancient times through June, 2009). Retrieved 31 October 2010.
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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