2011 Fergana Valley earthquake explained
| 2011 Fergana Valley earthquake |
| Local-Time: | 01:35 |
| Timestamp: | 2011-07-19 19:35:43 |
| Isc-Event: | 16868779 |
| Anss-Url: | usp000j560 |
| Magnitude: | 6.1 |
| Depth: | 20km (10miles) |
| Type: | Reverse |
| Countries Affected: | Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan |
| Damage: | Limited |
| Intensity: | [1] |
| Casualties: | 14 dead, 86 injured |
The 2011 Fergana Valley earthquake affected Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan at 01:35 KGT (19:35 UTC) on 20 July. The dip-slip shock had a moment magnitude of 6.1 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Its epicenter was located just inside Kyrgyzstan's border in the Fergana Valley region. Fourteen people were killed and eighty-six were injured in the earthquake.
Impact
In Khujand, Tajikistan, one man was killed after panicking during the tremor and jumping out of a window.[2] [3] Fourteen people in Uzbekistan had been confirmed dead, while another 86 sustained injuries, of which 35 were hospitalized.[4] Many houses in Fergana Region were damaged, with cracked walls.[5] Numerous small houses in Margilan were destroyed.[6] [7] Many residents panicked and ran into the streets.[8] [9] A rockfall closed a highway between Batken and Osh.[10] Apartment blocks in the city of Fergana were evacuated.[11] At least 800 houses were damaged. Power was briefly knocked out in Kadamzhai, Tulgone, Kyzyl-Bulun, Halmion, Ohne, Yargutane, and Tamas. A hospital in Hamza, Uzbekistan was severely damaged.[12]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: PAGER - M 6.1 - KYRGYZSTAN . Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER) . . 2011-07-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722144751/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/c00050ll/index.html . July 22, 2011 .
- News: AFP. At least 13 killed in Uzbekistan quake. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221090703/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5infYwiV7qDzNjMaCskabtBLPrbOg. dead. February 21, 2014. 20 July 2011. Agence France-Presse. July 20, 2011.
- News: At least 13 killed in Uzbekistan quake. Bangkok Post. 2011-07-20.
- News: Leonard. Peter. At least 14 killed in Central Asia earthquake. Yahoo! News. Associated Press. 2015-01-10. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20110731181235/http://news.yahoo.com/least-14-killed-central-asia-earthquake-154415233.html . 2011-07-31.
- News: BBC News - Earthquake strikes Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. BBC News. 2011-07-20. 2011-07-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20110720172011/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14220752. 20 July 2011 . live.
- News: Powerful earthquake hits Central Asian valley. Reuters Canada. 2011-07-20. 2011-07-20.
- News: Earthquake kills 13 in central Asia. Irish Times. 2011-07-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721024458/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0720/breaking45.html. 21 July 2011 . live.
- News: Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan hit by 6.2 earthquake . . 2011-07-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110812224201/http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Kyrgyzstan%2BUzbekistan%2Bearthquake/5127841/story.html . 2011-08-12 . 2001-11-24 .
- News: Report: Quake in central Asia kills 13. cnn.com. CNN. 2011-07-20. 2011-07-20.
- News: Kutuyeva . Aizada . Powerful earthquake strikes southern Kyrgyzstan . . 2011-07-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120725100525/http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2011/07/20/powerful_earthquake_strikes_southern_kyrgyzstan/ . July 25, 2012 .
- News: Strong earthquake hits Central Asia - USGS. The Jerusalem Post. 2011-07-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20110720233730/http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=230129. 20 July 2011 . live.
- Web site: Earthquake Report. EarthquakeReport.com. 2011-07-20. 2011-07-19. 2018-09-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20180929150125/https://earthquake-report.com/2011/07/19/extemely-dangerous-earthquake-in-kyrgyzstan/. dead.
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