UTC time | 1953-02-12 08:15:34 |
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ISC event | 891496 |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 12 February 1953 |
Local time | 11:45:34 |
Magnitude | 6.6 Mw [1] |
Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 35°23′N 54°59′E / 35.39°N 54.98°E [1] |
Type | Reverse [2] |
Areas affected | Iran |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) [3] |
Casualties | 800–973 killed
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[5] 140 injured [5] |
The 1953 Torud earthquake occurred at the northeastern border of the Great Salt Kavir in Torud, Semnan, Iran on 12 February. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.6 and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). At least 800 people were killed.
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