| Event: | EQ Earthquake |
| Number: | 2008-000062 |
| Country: | CHN China, P Rep |
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| Date (Y-M-D): | 2008-5-12 |
| Time: | 6:28:00 AM |
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| Magnitude: | 7.8 |
| Information Source: | GDACS |
| Comments: | On 5/12/2008 6:28:04 AM, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 and depth 29km occurred in China (Sichuan). This earthquake potentially affected 11 million people. The earthquake occured 86km from the city of Chengdu. The nearest populated places are Sanjiangkou (20km), Ying-hsiu-wan (15km), Shapingguan (17km). |
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