Earthquake — Iran: Ab Garm-Abhar-Avaj-Shirin Su

When

22 Jun 2002

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

6.5

Where

Iran

Coordinates

35.63° N, 49.05° E

Deaths

261

Injuries

1300

Damage musd

300

Intensity mmi

8

Depth km

10

2002 earthquake in Iran

An earthquake occurred on 22 June 2002 with the epicenter near the city of Bou'in-Zahra in Iran's Qazvin province. The region is crossed by several major faults and known for destructive earthquakes. The shock measured 6.5 on the Mwc scale, had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), and was followed by more than 20 aftershocks. At least 261 people were killed and 1,500 more were injured.

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