2010 Afghanistan earthquake
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| UTC time | 2010-04-18 20:28:50 |
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| ISC event | 14580687 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 18 April 2010 |
| Local time | 20:28:50 UTC[1] |
| Magnitude | 5.6 Mwc[2] |
| Depth | 13 km (8.1 mi)[2] |
| Epicenter | 35°43′N 67°41′E / 35.71°N 67.68°E[1] |
| Areas affected | Afghanistan |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[3] |
| Landslides | Yes[4] |
| Casualties | 11 killed, 70+ injured[4] |
The 2010 Afghanistan earthquake occurred on April 18 with a moment magnitude of 5.6. The earthquake could be felt in Mazar-i-Sharif, Kabul, and elsewhere in Afghanistan, as well as in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.[4] Eleven people were killed and more than 70 were injured. More than 2,000 houses were destroyed.