1992 Suusamyr earthquake
Earthquake in Tajikistan
On August 19, 1992, a magnitude 7.5 occurred at 02:04 UTC in the border area of Kyrgyzstan.[1] Maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. 75 peoples have died, including 14 peoples who were killed by landslides.
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| UTC time | 1992-08-19 02:04:38 |
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| ISC event | 278018 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 19, 1992 |
| Local time | 08:04:38 |
| Magnitude | 7.5 Ms |
| Depth | 17.0 km (10.6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 42°08′31″N 73°34′30″E / 42.142°N 73.575°E |
| Areas affected | Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Uzbekistan Kazakhstan China |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 75 fatalities |
The earthquake ruptured an east-west-trending, south-dipping thrust fault in the Suusamyr Basin with the epicenter beneath the Aramsu Range.
Response
changeThe Kyrgyz government and international humanitarian organizations responded to the disaster by providing aid and assistance to the affected communities.
References
change- ↑ National Earthquake Information Center. "M 7.3 - 60 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
