Chuya Steppe - Seismicity

Seismicity

In September 2003, a major earthquake occurred in the Chuya Steppe which caused regional devastation. Major movement considered to have occurred on the Chuya thrust fault caused this earthquake, of magnitude 7.3. The USGS estimates that this caused $10.6 million damage.

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Coordinates: 49°55′N 88°30′E / 49.917°N 88.5°E / 49.917; 88.5

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