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2009 Xinjiang earthquake
UTC time
2009-01-25 01:47:47
ISC event
n/a
USGS-ANSS
ComCat
Local date
25 January 2009 (2009-01-25)
Local time
09:47:47 CST
Magnitude
5.1 Mw(USGS)
Depth
10 kilometres (6.2 mi)
Epicenter
43°18′N80°54′E / 43.3°N 80.9°E / 43.3; 80.9
Type
Dip-slip (reverse)
Areas affected
China
Total damage
$US 3.1 million
Max. intensity
MMI V (Moderate)
Casualties
None
The 2009 Xinjiang earthquake occurred in the Xinjiang of the People's Republic of China. It occurred at 9:47 a.m in Qapqal on January 25, 2009.[1]
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