2012 Zohan earthquake explained
| 2012 Zohan earthquake |
| Local-Time: | 20:38 IRST |
| Timestamp: | 2012-12-05 17:08:13 |
| Anss-Url: | usp000jwga |
| Isc-Event: | 601996088 |
| Magnitude: | 5.8 [1] |
| Depth: | 14.4km (08.9miles) |
| Aftershocks: | at least 12[2] |
| Location: | 33.49°N 59.554°W |
| Countries Affected: | Iran |
| Casualties: | 8 dead, 23 injured, 1 missing[3] [4] |
The 2012 Zohan earthquake occurred on December 5 at with a moment magnitude of 5.8 and a maximum perceived intensity of VII (Very 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. At least 8 people were killed and 23 people were injured.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: M5.8 - eastern Iran. USGS. United States Geological Survey.
- Web site: Eight dead in earthquake in eastern Iran - Firstpost. 6 December 2012. 28 December 2016.
- News: Eight dead in earthquake in eastern Iran. 28 December 2016. Reuters. 2012-12-05.
- Web site: Strong extremely shallow earthquake in Iran kills at least 8 people, 23 injured and a lot of damage. Arm. Vervaeck. Dr James. Daniell. 6 December 2012. 28 December 2016. 16 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170716112315/https://earthquake-report.com/2012/12/06/strong-extremely-shallow-earthquake-in-iran-kills-at-least-6-people-20-injured-and-a-lot-of-damage/. dead.
