2010 Afghanistan earthquake

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.[3] Eleven people were killed and more than 70 were injured. More than two thousand houses were destroyed.

2010 Afghanistan earthquake
UTC time2010-04-18 20:28:50
ISC eventn/a
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date18 April 2010
Local time20:28:50 UTC [1]
Magnitude5.6 Mwc[2]
Depth13 km (8.1 mi) [2]
Epicenter35.71°N 67.68°E / 35.71; 67.68 [1]
Areas affectedAfghanistan
LandslidesYes [3]
Casualties11 killed, 70+ injured [3]

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