Earthquake — Iran: Salmas

When

6 May 1930

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

7.1

Where

Iran

Coordinates

38.09° N, 44.80° E

Deaths

2539

Intensity mmi

9

Depth km

15

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Iran

The 1930 Salmas earthquake occurred on 7 May at 01:34:26 IRST in West Azerbaijan province, Iran. The earthquake, which was among Iran's largest, measured 7.1 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Prior to the earthquake a strong foreshock was felt fifteen hours earlier.

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