July 2010 Iran earthquake explained

July 2010 Iran earthquake
Timestamp:	2010-07-30 13:50:12
Anss-Url:	usp000hh5v
Isc-Event:	n/a
Magnitude:	5.6
Depth:	26.1km (16.2miles)
Location:	35.225°N 59.271°W
Countries Affected:	Iran
Casualties:	150–274 injured^[1] ^[2]

On July 30, 2010 a 5.6 magnitude earthquake^[3] occurred in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran.

Casualties

Iranian media reported at least 170 people were injured as a result of the earthquake, while the Iranian Red Crescent Society reported more than 150 injured. The organization said all injured were treated on the scene, except two people who were hospitalized in Mashhad.^[1]

Damage

The earthquake reportedly caused serious damage in dozens of villages. Widespread outages were also reported.

See also

• List of earthquakes in 2010
• List of earthquakes in Iran

References

1. News: WireUpdate . At least 170 injured after moderate earthquakes hit northeastern, southern Iran . 31 July 2010 . WireUpdate . 31 July 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722154421/http://wireupdate.com/wires/8222/at-least-170-injured-after-moderate-earthquakes-hit-northeastern-southern-iran/ . 22 July 2011 .
2. Web site: M 5.5 - 10 km ESE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran. 1 May 2022 . earthquake.usgs.gov .
3. Web site: Iranian Seismological Center. Preliminary Earthquake Report. Iranian Seismological Center. 31 July 2010.

External links

• M5.5 - northeastern Iran – United States Geological Survey