1911 Sarez earthquake
18 February 1911 earthquake in the central Pamir Mountains in Rushon District, Tajikistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1911 Sarez earthquake occurred at 18:41 UTC on 18 February (23:31 local time)[2] in the central Pamir Mountains in the Rushon District of eastern Tajikistan (then part of the Russian Empire). It had an estimated magnitude of 7.4 on the surface wave magnitude scale and a maximum felt intensity of about IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It triggered a massive landslide, blocking the Murghab River and forming the Usoi Dam, the tallest dam in the world, creating Sarez Lake. The earthquake and related landslides destroyed many buildings and killed about 100 people.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1911-02-18 18:41:00 |
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ISC event | 16958134 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 18 February 1911 (1911-02-18) |
Local time | 23:31 |
Magnitude | 7.4 Ms[1] |
Depth | 26 km |
Epicenter | 38.2°N 72.8°E / 38.2; 72.8 |
Areas affected | Tajikistan, Rushon District |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Casualties | 90+ |
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