2001 Kunlun earthquake
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An earthquake occurred in China on 14 November 2001 at 09:26 UTC (17:26 local time), with an epicenter near Kokoxili, close to the border between Qinghai and Xinjiang in a remote mountainous region. With a magnitude of 7.8 Mw (8.0 Ms), it was the most powerful earthquake in China for 5 decades.[2] No casualties were reported, presumably due to the very low population density and the lack of high-rise buildings. This earthquake was associated with the longest surface rupture ever recorded on land, ~450 km.[3]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2001-11-14 09:26:10 |
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ISC event | 2331800 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 14 November 2001 (2001-11-14) |
Local time | 17:26 |
Magnitude | 7.8 Mw 8.0 Ms[1] |
Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
Epicenter | 36°12′N 90°54′E |
Fault | Kunlun Fault |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | China |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Casualties | none |
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