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1992 Suusamyr earthquake
On August 19, 1992, a major earthquake hit in the border area of Kyrgyzstan.[1] Maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. 75 peoples have died, most of which were due to collapsed buildings throughout the valley and mass movements that occurred at Belaldy River.
Earthquake[edit | edit source]
The major earthquake occurred at 02:04 UTC, measuring M 7.5, at a depth of 17.0 kilometers. The earthquake ruptured an east-west-trending, south-dipping thrust fault in the Suusamyr Basin with the epicenter beneath the Aramsu Range.[2]
Aftershock[edit | edit source]
Three large aftershocks with magnitudes of M 6.6, M 6.6, and M 6.0 occurred west of the Aramsu Range, but their mechanisms and depths are unknown. The more than 900 aftershocks that were registered in the months after the Suusamyr Earthquake occurred at depths shallower than 15 km.
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
The Belaldy rock avalanche formed a landslide lake which burst ten months after the Suusamyr Earthquake in June 1993.
Response[edit | edit source]
The Kyrgyz government and international humanitarian organizations responded to the disaster by providing aid and assistance to the affected communities.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
1992 Suusamyr earthquake's intensity
