| 2006 Yanjin earthquake | |
| Timestamp: | 2006-07-22 01:10:29 |
| Isc-Event: | 8548476 |
| Anss-Url: | usp000ep9q |
| Local-Time: | 09:10:29 CST |
| Magnitude: | 4.9 |
| Depth: | 55.6km (34.5miles) |
| Location: | 28°N 104.14°W |
| Countries Affected: | China |
| Casualties: | 22 killed, 106 injured |
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.
Eight people were killed as a result of houses (usually wooden) collapsing and fourteen were killed from other reasons.[1]