2015 Pishan earthquake
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck in Pishan County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang, China 95 km (59 mi) southeast of Yilkiqi (يىلقىچى يېزىسى / 依力克其乡), on July 3 at a depth of 20.0 km (12.4 mi).[1] The earthquake killed at least 3 people and wounded 71.[2][3]
USGS ShakeMap
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| UTC time | 2015-07-03 01:07:47 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 611459998 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | July 3, 2015 |
| Local time | 09:07 |
| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Depth | 20.0 km (12.4 mi) |
| Epicenter | 37.459°N 78.154°E |
| Areas affected | China |
| Casualties | 3 deaths 71 injured |
References
- "M6.4 - 95km SE of Yilkiqi, China". United States Geological Survey. July 3, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- "Earthquake killed 3 people in China". Reuters. July 3, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ying (ed.). "Xinjiang earthquake kills 3, injures 71". Xinhua News Agency. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
Three people were killed and 71 others injured in a 6.5-magnitude earthquake that struck northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Friday morning.
External links
- Deadly earthquake China on Earthquake Report Website
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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