martes, 29 de diciembre de 2009

RSOE EDIS: India - Earthquake - 2009.12.29

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2009-12-29 14:35:15 - Earthquake - India

EDIS CODE: EQ-20091229-24349-IND
Date & Time: 2009-12-29 14:35:15 [UTC]
Area: India, State of Assam, , Guwahati

Damage level: Moderate (Level 2)

Not confirmed information!

Description:

An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale shook India's northeast Tuesday, damaging property in some parts, including in Assam's main city Guwahati. The tremor shook the region at 2.30 pm with the epicentre plotted near the India-Myanmar border, according to the US Geological Survey. Cracks have developed in some buildings in Guwahati. In some flats, toilets and wash basins have broken into pieces. Further details are awaited.


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