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2013 Borazjan earthquake

Coordinates: 29°21′47″N 51°18′50″E / 29.363°N 51.314°E / 29.363; 51.314
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2013 Dashtestan earthquake
2013 Borazjan earthquake is located in Iran
2013 Borazjan earthquake
UTC time2013-11-28 13:51:34
ISC event603820291
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateNovember 28, 2013 (2013-11-28)
Local time17:21 IRDT (UTC+03:30)
Magnitude5.6 Mw
Depth16.4 km (10.2 mi)
Epicenter29°21′47″N 51°18′50″E / 29.363°N 51.314°E / 29.363; 51.314
Areas affectedBorazjan, Iran
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
Aftershocks39
Casualties7 dead, 66 injured

The 2013 Dashtestan earthquake struck near the city of Borazjan (the capital of Dashtestan County, Bushehr Province) in southern Iran on November 28 at a depth of 16.4 km (10.2 mi). The shock had a moment magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale and a maximum perceived intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[1] The earthquake killed at least 7 people and injured 45 others.[2][3]

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References

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  1. ^ "M5.6 – 14 km NE of Borazjan, Iran". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  2. ^ "Deadly quake hits near Iran nuclear plant | News | al Jazeera".
  3. ^ "Seven killed in Iran quake, no damage to nuclear station reported". Reuters. 2013-11-28.
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