   Tehran | |
| UTC time | 1958-08-16 19:13:48 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 884953 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 16 August 1958 |
| Local time | 22:43:48 |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Mw[1] |
| Depth | 15 km (9 mi)[1] |
| Epicenter | 34°17′24″N 47°52′01″E / 34.290°N 47.867°E[1] |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Foreshocks | Yes |
| Aftershocks | Yes |
| Casualties | 132 killed, 948 injured[2] |
The 1958 Firuzabad earthquake was the second destructive earthquake to strike Hamadan province, Iran, in nine months. The Mw 6.7 earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 km (9.3 mi) on 16 August at 22:43 local time. It caused severe damage to over 170 villages in the province. Due to several strong foreshocks, most of the population fled their homes and the death toll only stood at 132 and another 948 were injured. A destructive aftershock on 21 September killed another 16 people.