Green earthquake alert (5M,depth:10km) in Tajikistan at 5/6/2017 7:15:19 AM

Green Earthquake in Tajikistan

Population Density near epicenter (people/km²). Image area: 6x4 decimal degrees (approx. 650x450km2).

Summary

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

• Earthquake Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km
• 06 May 2017 07:15:19 UTC
• 798719 people within 100km

Whether international humanitarian aid is needed must be decided by an expert.

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Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 5 M
• Depth: 10 km (very shallow)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): 39.4853, 71.4952
• Time (UTC): 06 May 2017 07:15:19
• Time (ECT): 06 May 2017 09:15:19

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened inTajikistan, Region of Dushanbe. The nearest places are Devona (19km), Sarigon (23km), Dzhailgan (24km), Tamdykul' (26km), Karamyk (27km), and 34 more.

The following vulnerable infrastructure is nearby and may be affected.

For logistics, the following access points are nearby. The nearest airports are Karashura (28km), Dzhirgatal (39km), Khaydarken (47km), Paraut Kurgan (66km), Tadzhikabad (67km), and 6 more. There are no known ports nearby.

The maximum altitude nearby is NaNm.

The population near the earthquake is shown in the table below.

Radius	Population	Density (people/km2)
75 km	190000 people	10
50 km	70000 people	8
20 km	<1000 people	0
10 km	<1000 people	0

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