1981 Sirch earthquake

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1981 Sirch earthquake
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Kerman
UTC  time1981-07-28 17:22:26
ISC  event 624412
USGS-ANSS ComCat
Local dateJuly 28, 1981 (1981-07-28)
Local time20:52:26 IRST
Magnitude7.1 Ms [1]
Depth33 km
Epicenter 30°01′N57°47′E / 30.01°N 57.79°E / 30.01; 57.79
Areas affectedIran
Max. intensity MMI IX (Violent)
Casualties1,500 dead
1,000 injured

The 1981 Sirch earthquake occurred at 20:52 local time (17:22 UTC) on July 28. It had a magnitude of 7.1 on the surface-wave magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The epicentre was in the province of Kerman in eastern Iran. The earthquake caused the destruction of Kerman and serious damage to towns and villages in the surrounding area. The estimated number of deaths is 1,500, with a further 1,000 injured, 50,000 homeless, and extensive damage in the Kerman Region.

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The 2003 Bam earthquake was the most significant earthquake in the Kerman Province.

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USGS Shakemap for the event

See also

References

  1. "Scientific – Moment Tensor". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 10, 2015.

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