The 2006 Yanjin earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 4.9 on July 22 at 01:10 UTC (09:10 local time). This destructive shock took place in Yanjin County, Yunnan, China. Twenty-two were killed and 106 were injured.
Zhaotong Kunming | |
UTC time | 2006-07-22 01:10:29 |
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ISC event | 8548476 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 22 July 2006 |
Local time | 09:10:29 CST |
Magnitude | 4.9 Mw [1] |
Depth | 55.6 km (34.5 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 28°00′N 104°08′E / 28.0°N 104.14°E [1] |
Areas affected | China |
Max. intensity | MMI IV (Light) |
Casualties | 22 killed, 106 injured [2] |
Eight people were killed as a result of houses (usually wooden) collapsing and fourteen were killed from other reasons.[3]