1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake

1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake
1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake is located in India
1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake
Local date16 June 1819 (1819-06-16)
Local time18:45 to 18:50
Magnitude7.7–8.2 Mw
Epicenter23°00′N 71°00′E / 23.0°N 71.0°E / 23.0; 71.0
Areas affectedIndia, Gujarat
Max. intensityMMI XI (Extreme)[1]
Tsunamilocal
Casualties>1,543[2]
Satellite photo showing location of the Allah Bund and Lake Sindri

The 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake occurred at about 18:45 to 18:50 local time on 16 June 1819. It had an estimated magnitude ranging from 7.7 to 8.2 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of XI (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It triggered a tsunami and caused at least 1,543 deaths.[2] The earthquake caused an area of subsidence that formed the Sindri Lake and a local zone of uplift to the north about 80 km (50 mi) long, 6 km (3.7 mi) wide and 6 m (20 ft) high that dammed the Koree / Kori / Puran / Nara river. This natural dam was known as the Allah Bund ("Dam of God").

  1. ^ National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS): NCEI/WDS Global Significant Earthquake Database. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (1972), Significant Earthquake Information, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K, retrieved 30 July 2022
  2. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Martin was invoked but never defined (see the help page).