The 2008 Damxung earthquake hit Damxung County, Xizang (Tibet), west of Lhasa, in the People's Republic of China around 16:30 China Standard Time on October 6. The Chinese state media reported that the earthquake caused 10 deaths as of October 7.[2] Three aftershocks above magnitude 5 followed.[4][5][6]
UTC time | 2008-10-06 08:30:45 |
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ISC event | 13396168 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | October 6, 2008 |
Local time | 16:30:45 CST |
Magnitude | 6.4 Mw |
Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
Epicenter | 29°45′32.4″N 90°18′7.2″E / 29.759000°N 90.302000°E [1] |
Type | Normal |
Areas affected | China |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Casualties | 10 deaths [2] 11 serious injuries [3] |
The 2008 Damxung earthquake struck further southwest than the similar 1952 Damxung earthquake.