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2006 Yanjin earthquake

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The 2006 Yanjin earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 4.9 on July 22 at 01:10 UTC (09:10 local time). This destructive shock took place in Yanjin County, Yunnan, China. Twenty-two were killed and 106 were injured.

UTCtime
  • 2006-07-22 01:10:29
Localdate
  • 22 July 2006 (2006-07-22)
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2006 Yanjin earthquake
2006 Yanjin earthquake is located in Yunnan
2006 Yanjin earthquake
Location within Yunnan
UTC time
  • 2006-07-22 01:10:29
ISC event
USGS-ANSS
Local date
  • 22 July 2006 (2006-07-22)
Local time
  • 09:10:29 CST
Magnitude
Depth
  • 55.6 km (34.5 mi)[1]
Epicenter28.0°N 104.14°E / 28.0; 104.14[1]
Areas affectedChina
Max. intensityMMI IV (Light)
Casualties22 killed, 106 injured[2]
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Damage

Eight people were killed as a result of houses (usually wooden) collapsing and fourteen were killed from other reasons.[3]

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