   Tehran | |
| UTC time | 1962-09-01 19:20:41 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 17292570 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | September 1, 1962 |
| Local time | 22:50:41 IRST |
| Magnitude | 7.1 ML |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi)[1] |
| Epicenter | 35°38′N 49°52′E / 35.63°N 49.87°E |
| Fault | Ipak Fault |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)[2] |
| Casualties | at least 12,225 dead, 2,776 injured |
The 1962 Buin Zahra earthquake (Persian: زمینلرزه ۱۳۴۱ بویینزهرا) occurred on September 1 in the area of Buin Zahra, Qazvin Province, Iran. The shock had a Richter magnitude of 7.1 and resulted in 12,225 fatalities.[3] Qazvin Province lies in an area of Iran that experiences large earthquakes. The 1962 event originated on one of many faults in the area, called the Ipak Fault. The fault is believed to have been reactivated multiple times.
- ^ Mostafazadeh & Mokhtari 2003, p. 2.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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