The Characteristics of Earthquake Damage Caused by the Ms5.0 Earthquake in Honghe,Yunnan
On November 19,2022,a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Honghe county in Yunnan Province,an area typically known for its tranquility and infrequent seismic activity.This paper integrates an on-site assessment of actual disaster losses with the collection of disaster data to elaborate on the characteristics and causes of earthquake damage to buildings,lifeline projects,and seismic geological features in the affected area.We also compared the characteristics of this earthquake's damage with those of historical earthquakes of similar magnitude in Yunnan Province.The findings indicate that the affected area was relatively confined,with a minimal number of aftershocks and a generally moderate level of destruction.Significantly,the earthquake resulted in no fatalities.
Characteristics of earthquake damageMs5.0Honghe county
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