July 2010 Iran earthquake
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| UTC time | 2010-07-30 13:50:12 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | n/a |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | July 30, 2010 |
| Magnitude | 5.6 mN |
| Depth | 26.1 kilometres (16.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 35°13′30″N 59°16′16″E / 35.225°N 59.271°E |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong)[1] |
| Casualties | 150–274 injured[2][1] |
On July 30, 2010, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake[3] occurred in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran.
Casualties
[edit]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.[2]
Damage
[edit]The earthquake reportedly caused serious damage in dozens of villages. Widespread outages were also reported.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "M 5.5 – 10 km ESE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ a b WireUpdate (31 July 2010). "At least 170 injured after moderate earthquakes hit northeastern, southern Iran". WireUpdate. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
- ^ Iranian Seismological Center. "Preliminary Earthquake Report". Iranian Seismological Center. Archived from the original on 24 August 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
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