2019 Kashmir earthquake
The 2019 Kashmir earthquake struck regions of Pakistan with an epicentre in Azad Kashmir on 24 September at 16:02 local time (11:02 UTC). It had a magnitude of 5.4 Mww and a maximum felt intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale or VIII (Heavily damaging) on the European macroseismic scale. There was severe damage in Mirpur District, causing the deaths of 40 people and injuring a further 850. The epicentre of the shallow quake was near the city of Mirpur, Pakistan. The tremors were felt in the Kashmir region, Punjab (Pakistan), Punjab (India), Uttarakhand and northern parts of India including New Delhi.
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| UTC time | 2019-09-24 11:01:55 |
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| ISC event | 616494857 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 24 September 2019 |
| Local time | 16:02 Pakistan Standard Time |
| Magnitude | 5.4 Mww 6.0 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 33.106°N 73.766°E |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | Pakistan |
| Max. intensity | VII (Very strong) VIII (Heavily damaging) |
| Casualties | 40 dead, 850 injured |
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