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1902_Andijan_earthquake Latitude and Longitude:

40°48′N 72°18′E / 40.8°N 72.3°E / 40.8; 72.3
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1902 Andijan earthquake
1902 Andijan earthquake is located in Uzbekistan
1902 Andijan earthquake
UTC time1902-12-16 05:07
ISC eventn/a
USGS- ANSSn/a
Local dateDecember 16, 1902 (1902-12-16)
Local time11:07
Magnitude6.4 Ms [1]
Depth9 km (5.6 mi)
Epicenter 40°48′N 72°18′E / 40.8°N 72.3°E / 40.8; 72.3
Areas affected Andijan Province, Uzbekistan
Max. intensity IX (Violent)
Casualties700–4,880

The 1902 Andijan earthquake occurred on December 16 with a surface wave magnitude of 6.4 and a maximum perceived Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The city was leveled and over 4,000 people died. [2] More than 40,000 homes were destroyed in the Andijan Region of Uzbekistan. This was the worst earthquake to occur in Uzbekistan in the 20th century. [3]

See also

References

  1. ^ NGDC, Comments for the Significant Earthquake, National Geophysical Data Center
  2. ^ "Andijon | Andijon | Uzbekistan, Silk Road, Fergana Valley | Britannica". www.britannica.com.
  3. ^ "Europe and Central Asia Risk Profiles" (PDF). World Bank.