List of earthquakes in Iran
Iran is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, being crossed by several major fault lines[1] that cover at least 90% of the country.[2] As a result, earthquakes in Iran occur often and are destructive.
Geology and history
The Iranian plateau is subject to most types of tectonic activity, including active folding, faulting and volcanic eruptions. It is well known for its long history of disastrous earthquake activity. Not only have these earthquakes killed thousands, but they have also led to waste of valuable natural resources.[3] Since 1900, at least 126,000 fatalities have resulted from earthquakes in Iran.[3]
21st century
Date |
Time |
Epicenter |
Magnitude |
Fatalities |
Coordinates |
Official title |
Jun 15, 2011 |
01:05:30 |
Kahnooj |
5.3 |
2 |
|
2011 Kahnooj earthquake |
Dec 20, 2010 |
22:12:01 |
Hosseinabad |
6.5 |
11 |
|
2010 Hosseinabad earthquake |
Aug 27, 2010 |
23:56:34 |
Damghan |
5.9 |
19 |
|
2010 Damghan earthquake |
Sep 10, 2008 |
11:00:34 |
Qeshm |
6.1 |
7 |
|
2008 Bandar Abbas earthquake |
March 31, 2006 |
01:17:01 |
Borujerd |
6.1[4] |
70[4] |
|
2006 Borujerd earthquake |
November 27, 2005 |
10:22:19 |
Qeshm |
6.0[5] |
13[5] |
|
2005 Qeshm earthquake |
February 22, 2005 |
02:25:22 |
Zarand |
6.4[6] |
At least 602[7] |
|
2005 Zarand earthquake |
May 28, 2004 |
12:38:46 |
Māzandarān |
6.3[8] |
At least 35[8] |
|
2004 Māzandarān earthquake |
December 26, 2003 |
01:56:52 |
Bam |
6.6[9] |
At least 30,000[9] |
|
2003 Bam earthquake |
June 22, 2002 |
02:58:21 |
Qazvin |
6.5[10] |
262[2] |
|
2002 Bou'in-Zahra earthquake |
20th century
Date |
Time |
Epicenter |
Magnitude |
Fatalities |
Coordinates |
Official title |
March 14, 1998 |
19:40:02 |
Golbaf |
6.6[11] |
5[11] |
|
1998 Golbaf earthquake |
May 10, 1997 |
07:57:29 |
Birjand-Qaen |
7.3 |
1,567[12] |
|
1997 Qayen earthquake |
February 28, 1997 |
|
Ardabil |
6.0[13] |
- |
|
1997 Ardabil earthquake |
June 20, 1990 |
|
Manjil(-Rudbar) |
7.4[14] |
At least 40,000[14] |
|
1990 Manjil-Rudbar earthquake |
July 28, 1981 |
|
Southern Iran |
7.3[15] |
1,500[15] |
|
July 1981 southern Iran earthquake |
June 11, 1981 |
|
Southern Iran |
6.9[15] |
3,000[15] |
|
June 1981 southern Iran earthquake |
September 16, 1978 |
|
Tabas |
7.8[15] |
15,000[15] |
|
1978 Tabas earthquake |
April 10, 1972 |
|
|
7.1[15] |
5,054[15] |
|
1972 southern Iran earthquake |
August 31, 1968 |
|
Dasht-e-Bayaz-Ferdows |
7.3[16] |
At least 7,000[16] |
|
1968 Dasht-e Bayaz and Ferdows earthquake |
February 10, 1965 |
16:09 |
Bostanabad-e Bala |
5.1 |
20 |
|
1965 Bostanabad-e Bala earthquake |
September 1, 1962 |
|
Bou'in-Zahra |
7.1[16] |
12,225[16] |
|
1962 Bou'in-Zahra earthquake |
December 13, 1957 |
|
Sahneh |
7.1[16] |
1,130[16] |
|
1957 Sahneh earthquake |
July 2, 1957 |
|
Māzandarān |
7.1[16] |
1,200[16] |
|
1957 Māzandarān earthquake |
February 12, 1953 |
|
Torud |
6.5 |
970 |
|
1953 Torud earthquake |
August 5, 1947 |
|
Pasni |
7.3 |
|
|
1947 Pasni earthquake |
May 6, 1930 |
|
Salmas |
7.2[15] |
2, 500[15] |
|
1930 Salmas earthquake |
May 1, 1929 |
|
Koppeh Dagh |
7.4[15] |
3,800[15] |
|
1929 Koppeh Dagh earthquake |
May 25, 1923 |
|
Torbat-e Heydariyeh |
5.7[15] |
2,200[15] |
|
1923 Torbat-e Heydariyeh earthquake |
January 23, 1909 |
|
Silakhor |
7.3[16] |
6,000[16] |
|
1909 Silakhor earthquake |
Other
See also
References
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- ^ a b Manuel Berberian. "100 years; 126,000 deaths". The Iranian. http://www.iranian.com/Iranica/June97/Earthquake/Text2.html.
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- ^ a b "Magnitude 6.3 - Northern Iran". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/eqinthenews/2004/usjaan/. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
- ^ a b "Magnitude 6.6 - Southeastern Iran". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/eqinthenews/2003/uscvad/. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
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- ^ "Earthquake Information for 1990". USGS. April 22, 2004. http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/eq_depot/1997/eq_970510/. Retrieved December 30, 2008.
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- ^ a b "Earthquake Information for 1990". United States Geological Survey. http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/eq_depot/1990/. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
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- ^ http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=116834§ionid=351020104
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