Global Information1977 Khurgu earthquake information
  Tehran  | |
| UTC time | 1977-03-21 21:18:54 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 701441 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Mw |
| Depth | 12.5 km (7.8 mi) |
| Epicenter | 27°35′02″N 56°22′41″E / 27.584°N 56.378°E |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 152–167 dead, 556 injured |
The 1977 Khurgu earthquake struck southern Iran near Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province on the morning of March 22. The earthquake measuring moment magnitude (Mw ) 6.7 struck at a depth of 12.5 km (7.8 mi).[1] Thirty five villages were heavily damaged including over 20 which were destroyed. There were 152–167 people killed and 556 injured.[2]
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