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China:Earthquake:2014/11/22

Duration2014/11/22 A 6.3 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 18 kilometers struck Kangding County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 4:55 pm on 22 November 2014. Two people were confirmed killed and another 54 injured.
Country or DistrictChina
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  • Xinhua 2014/11/23
    Five people were killed and 54 others injured after the earthquake. A total of 25,000 houses were damaged, affecting about 79,500 people and forcing 6,200 to relocate, according to the Garze prefecture government.
  • Xinhua 2014/11/23
    Six of the injured were in critical condition, while another five had severe injuries. The remaining 43 people suffered minor injuries.
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  • USGS Earthquake Hazard Program 2014/11/22
    Magnitude: 5.9
    Date-Time: 2014-11-22 08:55:27 UTC
    2014-11-22 16:55:27 UTC+08:00 at epicenter
    Location: 30.343°N 101.720°E
    Depth: 14.6km (9.0mi)
    Region: 39km (24mi) NW of Kangding, China
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