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| UTC time | 2013-11-28 13:51:34 |
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| ISC event | 603820291 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 28, 2013 (2013-11-28) |
| Local 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; 51.314 |
| Areas affected | Borazjan, Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Aftershocks | 39 |
| Casualties | 7 dead, 66 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 on the Richter scale and a maximum perceived intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The earthquake killed at least 7 people and injured 45 others.
See also
References
- "M5.6 – 14 km NE of Borazjan, Iran". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
- "Deadly quake hits near Iran nuclear plant | News | al Jazeera".
- "Seven killed in Iran quake, no damage to nuclear station reported". Reuters. 2013-11-28.
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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