2002 Hindu Kush earthquake | |
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Total costs | N/A |
Deaths | 1000 |
The 2002 Hindu Kush earthquakes struck in northern Afghanistan during the month of March. At least 166 people were killed with a very large and intermediate-depth mainshock on March 3. Three weeks later, at least a further thousand were killed during a large, but shallow aftershock that had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The M7.4 and M6.1 reverse events were focused in the Hindu Kush mountain range area.
Source: Wikipedia 1991 China Flood Sichuan | |
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Total costs | N/A |
Deaths | 1723 |
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