2012 Zohan earthquake
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| Date | December 5, 2012 |
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| Origin time | 20:38:12 (UTC+03.30) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 Mw[1] |
| Depth | 14.4 km (8.9 mi) |
| Epicenter | 33°29′24″N 59°33′14″E / 33.490°N 59.554°ECoordinates: 33°29′24″N 59°33′14″E / 33.490°N 59.554°E |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Max. intensity | VI (Strong) |
| Aftershocks | at least 12[2] |
| Casualties | 8 dead, 23 injured, 1 missing[2][3][4] |
The 2012 Zohan earthquake occurred on December 5 at 20:38 IRST with a moment magnitude of 5.8 and a maximum perceived intensity of VI (Strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The shock occurred near the city of Zohan, Qayen and Birjand in South Khorasan Province, Iran. It struck 42 km ESE from Qayen.[1] At least 8 people were killed and 23 people were injured.
See also
References
- 1 2 USGS. "M5.8 - eastern Iran". United States Geological Survey.
- 1 2 http://www.firstpost.com/world/eight-dead-in-earthquake-in-eastern-iran-547098.html
- ↑ http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/uk-quake-iran-idUKBRE8B41BP20121205
- ↑ http://earthquake-report.com/2012/12/06/strong-extremely-shallow-earthquake-in-iran-kills-at-least-6-people-20-injured-and-a-lot-of-damage/
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