1992 Cairo Earthquake
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| Areas affected | Egypt |
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| Cairo | |
| Local date | 12 October 1992 |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
| Magnitude | 5. 8 mb |
| Depth | 22 km (14 mi) |
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| ID | 2197706 |
About 1992 Cairo Earthquake
The 1992 Cairo earthquake occurred at 15:09 local time on 12 October, with an epicenter near Dahshur, 35 km south of Cairo. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5. 8, but was unusually destructive for its size, causing 545 deaths, injuring 6,512 and making 50,000 people homeless.
1992 Cairo earthquake Photos
