1902 Andijan earthquake
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| Date | December 16, 1902 |
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| Origin time | 05:07 UTC |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Ms [1] |
| Depth | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 40°48′N 72°18′E / 40.8°N 72.3°ECoordinates: 40°48′N 72°18′E / 40.8°N 72.3°E |
| Areas affected | Andijan Province, Uzbekistan |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 700–4,880 |
The 1902 Andijan earthquake occurred on December 16 with a surface wave magnitude of 6.4 and a maximum perceived Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The shock claimed between 700 and 4,880 casualties and more than 40,000 homes were destroyed in the Andijan Region of Uzbekistan.
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