Global Information1977 Naghan earthquake information
  Tehran  | |
| UTC time | 1977-04-06 13:36:37 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 699473 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | April 6, 1977 |
| Magnitude | 6.0 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Epicenter | 31°50′42″N 50°42′40″E / 31.845°N 50.711°E[1] |
| Type | Reverse |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 348–366 killed |
The 1977 Naghan earthquake struck Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in Iran on April 6 at 13:36 UTC. The earthquake measuring 6.0 Mw occurred at a depth of 15 km (9.3 mi) and had a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe).[2] More than 2,100 homes were destroyed and at least 348 people (some sources say 366) were killed.[3]
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