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Kazakhstan: Earthquake: 2003/05/23
GLIDE: EQ-2003-000259-KAZ
| Period | 2003/05/23 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Kazakhstan |
| Event Type | Earthquake |
| Outline | Three people died in a powerful earthquake that rocked southern Kazakhstan early on Friday. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| IFRC Report 2003/05/28 | ||
| Dead: 3 people Injured: 26 people light injuries and accompanying illnesses: around 600 people |
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Report/Articles
OCHA Situation Report 2003/05/28
An earthquake measuring 6.5-7 on the Richter scale hit the Zhambyl Province.3 people are killed, 26 are injured and around 600 have other light injuries.
Reuters Alertnet 2003/05/23
Three dead in strong earthquake in Kazakhstan
