2014 Kangding earthquake
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The 2014 Kangding earthquake struck Kangding County, Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China, with a moment magnitude of 5.9 on 22 November.[6] The earthquake killed five and injured 54 people.
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UTC time | 2014-11-22 08:55:26 |
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ISC event | 605673645 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 22 November 2014 |
Local time | 16:55:25 UTC+8 |
Magnitude | 6.3 (CENC)[1] Mw 5.9 (USGS)[2] |
Depth | 14.6 km (9.1 mi) |
Epicenter | 30.343°N 101.720°E / 30.343; 101.720 |
Areas affected | Sichuan, China |
Total damage | 3 houses collapsed, 1 house damaged[3][4] |
Casualties | 5 died, 54 injured[5] |
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