El Haraqi earthquake
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| UTC time | 1985-09-13 17:28:51 |
|---|---|
| Local date | September 13, 1985 |
| Local time | 16:28:51 |
| Duration | 13 seconds |
| Magnitude | 3.9 Mw |
| Depth | 0 km (0 mi) |
| Epicenter | El Haraqi, Salamat |
| Total damage | Est. 120 million dinars |
| Max. intensity | V |
| Casualties | 21 |
The El Haraqi Earthquake is an earthquake which occurred on Friday September 13 1985 at 16:28:51 local time (17:28:51 UTC) in the city of El Haraqi in Salamat. It was caused by the accidental bombing of El Haraqi by the Salamati airforce. The earthquake damaged already affected buildings by the bombing and caused 21 deaths.