RED earthquake alert (7.7M,depth:189km) in Afghanistan at 10/26/2015 9:09:31 AM

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Subject: RED earthquake alert (7.7M,depth:189km) in Afghanistan at 10/26/2015 9:09:31 AM
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Red Earthquake in Afghanistan

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

Summary

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

• Earthquake Magnitude 7.7M, Depth:189km
• 26 Oct 2015 09:09:31 UTC
• 866060 people within 100km

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

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Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 7.7 M
• Depth: 189 km (very deep)
• Source: GEOFON
• Location (latitude/longitude): 36.38, 70.9
• Time (UTC): 26 Oct 2015 09:09:31
• Time (ECT): 26 Oct 2015 10:09:31

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened inAfghanistan, Province of Badakhshan (population 666,668). The nearest places are Lower Ribat (8km).

The following vulnerable infrastructure is nearby and may be affected. The nearest protected areas are Nuristan (39km).

For logistics, the following access points are nearby. The nearest airports are Ishkashim (75km), and Faizabad (runway 6500ft, 88km). There are no known ports nearby.

The maximum altitude nearby is 7400m. The area has steep slopes (up to 90 percent) and may be susceptible to landslides.

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

Radius	Population	Density (people/km2)
75 km	330000 people	19
50 km	76000 people	9
20 km	18000 people	14
10 km	1600 people	5

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