2013 Borazjan earthquake

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2013 Dashtestan earthquake
2013 Borazjan earthquake is located in Iran
2013 Borazjan earthquake
Date November 28, 2013 (2013-11-28)
Origin time 17:21 IRDT (UTC+03:30)
Magnitude 5.6 Mw
Depth 16.4 km (10.2 mi)
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Areas affected Borazjan, Iran
Max. intensity VII (Very strong)
Aftershocks 39
Casualties 7 dead, 45 injured

The 2013 Dashtestan earthquake struck near the city of Borazjan (the capital of Dashtestan County, Bushehr Province) in southern Iran on November 28 at a depth of 16.4 km (10.2 mi). The shock had a moment magnitude of 5.6 and a maximum perceived intensity of IV (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[1] The earthquake killed at least 7 people and another 45 were injured.[2][3][4][5][6]

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