An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong) occurred on 3 November 2010 in central Serbia just several kilometers from the city of Kraljevo.[4][5] The shock was felt across the country, including the capital Belgrade, and in neighboring countries. Two people were killed and over 100 suffered light injuries.[6][7] There were 5,967 structures that sustained some damage, 1,551 declared unsafe for use and require repairment, and 138 were damaged beyond repair.[8][9] There were more than 350 aftershocks, including a magnitude Mwr 4.3 earthquake on November 4.[10][11][12]
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| UTC time | 2010-11-03 00:56:55 |
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| ISC event | 15454325 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 3, 2010 |
| Local time | 01:56:55 CET |
| Magnitude | 5.5 Mwc[1] |
| Depth | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) (ANSS);[1] 13.1 km (8.1 mi) (GCMT)[2] |
| Epicenter | 43°46′N 20°44′E / 43.76°N 20.73°E[1] |
| Areas affected | Serbia |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong)[1] |
| Aftershocks | 4.3 Mwr Nov 4 at 21:09[3] |
| Casualties | 2 killed, 100+ injured[1] |
Background
editThe earthquake had magnitude of 5.3 and took place at 01:56 local time (00:56 UTC).[13] The epicenter of the earthquake was located ten kilometers north of Kraljevo near the village of Vitanovac. Following the earthquake electricity, phone lines and water supply were interrupted in Kraljevo region. Emergency situation was declared throughout the region. Schools as well as several dozen other structures have been sealed until the inspection verifies them as safe for use. Most damage was done near the epicenter, where around 70% of buildings in the village of Vitanovac have suffered damage. The Government of Serbia released emergency aid for food and supplies and announced that the aid for reconstruction will be given from budget reserve as the emergency aid budget was already spent on flood recovering during the summer.[11][14] Most of the damage was to the older structures.[15]
A crack appeared on the northern facade of the 13th-century Žiča monastery. The Serbian government is seeking help from UNESCO for the recovery.[16]
Two people were killed in the village of Grdica near Kraljevo. The victims, a couple aged 67, died in their home when the roof and a concrete slab fell over their bed.[17]
The earthquake was strongly felt throughout the country, including the capital Belgrade, as well as in Bulgaria (damage was caused in Belogradchik[18]) and Romania.[19][20] The intensity was MM VI in Kraljevo and MM IV in Belgrade.[21]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e ANSS: Serbia 2010a .
- ^ ISC-EHB Event 15454325 [IRIS].
- ^ ANSS: Serbia 2010b .
- ^ "M5.5 – Serbia". United States Geological Survey.
- ^ ANSS. "Serbia 2010a: M 5.5 – Serbia". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey.
- ^ "OCP Error page". danas.rs. Archived from the original on 2012-07-29. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
- ^ "2 killed in earthquake in central Serbia". Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
- ^ RTS, Radio televizija Srbije, Radio Television Serbia. "Sto kuća za rušenje u Kraljevu".
- ^ RTS, Radio televizija Srbije, Radio Television Serbia. "Za rušenje 138 objekata".
- ^ ANSS. "Serbia 2010b: M 4.3 – Serbia". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey.
- ^ a b RTS, Radio televizija Srbije, Radio Television Serbia. "Dan posle zemljotresa".
- ^ Novo podrhtavanje tla u Kraljevu
- ^ "Earthquake kills couple in Serbia". BBC News. 3 November 2010.
- ^ "NBS zadržala kamatnu stopu na 3,5 odsto". 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Glassrbije.org". glassrbije.org. 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Srbija traži pomoć Uneska za obnovu Žiče posle zemljotresa". 29 November 2015.
- ^ Bračni par stradao u zemljotresu u Kraljevu (in Serbian), Blic, archived from the original on 2010-11-06, retrieved 2010-11-03
- ^ "I u Bugarskoj šteta od zemljotresa". 11 March 2010.
- ^ "Doi morţi şi zeci de răniţi, în urma unui seism produs în Serbia. Cutremurul s-a simţit şi în România".
- ^ "5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Serbia, Bulgaria – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency".
- ^ "M5.3 – Serbia". Archived from the original on 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
External links
edit- News at Serbian Television
- Video of the damage
- USGS earthquake information
- Damage and reconstruction information
