2013 Borazjan earthquake explained

2013 Dashtestan earthquake
Timestamp:	2013-11-28 13:51:34
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Isc-Event:	603820291
Local-Time:	17:21 IRDT
Magnitude:	5.6 Mw
Depth:	16.4km (10.2miles)
Aftershocks:	39
Location:	29.363°N 51.314°W
Countries Affected:	Borazjan, Iran
Casualties:	7 dead, 66 injured

The 2013 Dashtestan earthquake struck near the city of Borazjan (the capital of Dashtestan County, Bushehr Province) in southern Iran on November 28 at a depth of 16.4km (10.2miles). The shock had a moment magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale and a maximum perceived intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale.^[1] The earthquake killed at least 7 people and injured 45 others.^{[2] [3]}

See also

• List of earthquakes in 2013
• List of earthquakes in Iran

Notes and References

1. Web site: M5.6 – 14 km NE of Borazjan, Iran . United States Geological Survey. November 28, 2013.
2. Web site: Deadly quake hits near Iran nuclear plant | News | al Jazeera.
3. News: Seven killed in Iran quake, no damage to nuclear station reported. Reuters. 2013-11-28.