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April 2009 Afghanistan earthquake

2009 CE · Afghanistan, Asia · Disaster

The 2009 Afghanistan earthquake was a dip-slip doublet earthquake occurred in eastern Afghanistan, with an initial shock of magnitude of 5. 2 Mw at 01:57:51 April 17 local time, with a second shock of 5. 1 Mw occurring several hours later. The maximum Mercalli intensity was VI (Strong).

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