Earthquake — Armenia: Dvin; Iran: Ardabil

When

28 Dec 893

Kind

Earthquake

Where

Armenia

Coordinates

40.00° N, 44.60° E

Deaths

150000

Intensity mmi

10

Depth km

10

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Earthquake in Armenia

The 893 Dvin earthquake occurred on 28 December 893 at around midnight. It had a magnitude of approximately 6 and a maximum intensity of approximately IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It destroyed the city of Dvin in Armenia, causing approximately 30,000 casualties.

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