1997 Ardabil earthquake

1997 Ardabil earthquake
1997 Ardabil earthquake is located in Iran
Tehran
Tehran
1997 Ardabil earthquake
UTC time1997-02-28 12:57:23
ISC event1013321
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateFebruary 28, 1997 (1997-02-28)
Local time16:27:23 IRST
Duration15 seconds[1]
Magnitude6.1 Mw
Depth10 km (6.2 mi)[2]
Epicenter38°05′N 48°03′E / 38.08°N 48.05°E / 38.08; 48.05[2]
TypeStrike-slip[3]
Areas affectedIran
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe) [4]
Casualties1,100 people killed, 2,600 injured, 36,000 homeless

The 1997 Ardabil earthquake occurred on 28 February with a moment magnitude of 6.1 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The strike-slip earthquake occurred in northern Iran, near the city of Ardabil.

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