1992 Suusamyr earthquake
 Shakemap in Kyrgyzstan | |
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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 |
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.
The earthquake ruptured an east-west-trending, south-dipping thrust fault in the Suusamyr Basin with the epicenter beneath the Aramsu Range.
Response[change | change source]
The Kyrgyz government and international humanitarian organizations responded to the disaster by providing aid and assistance to the affected communities.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ National Earthquake Information Center. "M 7.3 - 60 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
