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Iran (Islamic Republic of): Earthquake: 2013/11/28 Country Information on DRR

Period 2013/11/28
Country or District Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Event Type Earthquake
Outline A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit southern Iran on the evening 28 November 2013 killing at least eight people and injuring 59 more.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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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

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