12/22/0856 | 856 Iran Earthquake
Description
Events in the same region
| Date | Title | Region | Preferred Magnitude | Quality* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0856 Dec 22nd | 856 Iran Earthquake | Iran | 7.9 | C |
| 0958 Feb 23rd | 958 Iran Earthquake | Iran | 8 | C |
References
- Ramazi and Jalali (2015) -Ramazi, Hamidreza, and Mohammad Jalali. "Seismotectonic and seismicity analysis of the Damghan Region, Iran." Journal of the Geological Society of India 85.5 (2015): 619-626. - Link
- Shebalin & Laydecker (1997) -SHEBALIN,N.V. & G.LEYDECKER (1997): Earthquake Catalogue for the Former Soviet Union and Borders up to 1988. -- 135 pp., 13 fig.; European Commission, Report No. EUR 17245 EN, Nuclear Science and Technology Series. ISSN 1018-5593 - Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg. - Link
Event Characteristics
| Preferred Magnitude | 7.90 (7.90-8.10) |
|---|---|
| Epicenter | 36.200°N, 54.300°E |
| Depth | 28 km |
| Tsunami | no/unknown |
| Paleo-Event | no |
| Quality of Evidence | C |
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Magnitude Range
| Year | Reference | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ramazi and Jalali (2015) | 7.9 |
| 1997 | Shebalin & Laydecker (1997) | 8.1 |
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