1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake
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The 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake occurred at about 18:45 to 18:50 local time on 16 June 1819. It had an estimated magnitude ranging from 7.7 to 8.2 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of XI (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It triggered a tsunami and caused at least 1,543 deaths.[2] The earthquake caused an area of subsidence that formed the Sindri Lake and a local zone of uplift to the north about 80 km (50 mi) long, 6 km (3.7 mi) wide and 6 m (20 ft) high that dammed the Koree / Kori / Puran / Nara river. This natural dam was known as the Allah Bund ("Dam of God").
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Local date | 16 June 1819 (1819-06-16) |
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Local time | 18:45 to 18:50 |
Magnitude | 7.7–8.2 Mw |
Epicenter | 23.0°N 71.0°E / 23.0; 71.0 |
Areas affected | India, Gujarat |
Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) [1] |
Tsunami | local |
Casualties | >1,543[2] |
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