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Iran (Islamic Republic of):Earthquake:2013/11/28
Duration2013/11/28 A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit southern Iran on the evening 28 November 2013 killing at least eight people and injuring 59 more.
Country or DistrictIran (Islamic Republic of)
NameEarthquake

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  • CNN 2013/11/28
    A reporter for the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency in Borazjan said residential buildings were damaged and electricity was disrupted to several areas, including sections of Borazjan.
Geographycal Data Information
  • ECHO 2013/11/29
    29 Nov 2013: Iran - Earthquake
  • USGS　Earthquake Hazard Program
    Magnitude: 5.6
    Date-Time: 2013-11-28 13:51:36 UTC
    2013-11-28 17:21:36 UTC+03:30 at epicenter
    Location: 29.363°N 51.314°E
    Depth=16.4km (10.2mi)
    Nearby Cities: 14km (9mi) NE of Borazjan, Iran
    43km (27mi) SW of Kazerun, Iran
    63km (39mi) NE of Bandar Bushehr, Iran
    80km (50mi) ESE of Bandar-e Ganaveh, Iran
    323km (201mi) E of Kuwait, Kuwait
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