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MAP: China earthquake estimated population exposed to earthquake shaking
12 May 2008
 Source: USGS
Estimated Population Exposed to Earthquake Shaking
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M 7.8, EASTERN SICHUAN Origin Time: Mon 2008-05-12 06:28:00 UTC Version 3 Location: 31.12°N 103.26°E Depth: 10 km


Users should consider the preliminary nature of this information and check for updates as additional data becomes available. Population exposure estimates are NOT a direct estimate of earthquake damage; comparable shaking will result in significantly lower losses in regions with well built structures than in regions with vulnerable structures


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