M 6.0 - 104 km ENE of Kashgar, China

  • 2020-01-19 13:27:56 (UTC)
  • 39.835°N 77.108°E
  • 5.6 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2020-02-25 18:01:46 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities. Some casualties are possible.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Orange alert for economic losses. Significant damage is likely and the disaster is potentially widespread. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of China. Past events with this alert level have required a regional or national level response.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 84 k*
IV Light 3,392 k
V Moderate 319 k
VI Strong 106 k
VII Very Strong 28 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and log construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VII Guleluke 0 k
VII Wolituogelake 0 k
VI Xekar 0 k
VI Kizilsu 0 k
VI Hexia'awati 0 k
V Gedaliang 0 k
V Yingmaili 0 k
V Tierimu 0 k
IV Kashgar 275 k
IV Shache 83 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)