July 2010 Iran earthquake
On July 30, 2010 a 5.6 magnitude earthquake[2] occurred in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran.
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| UTC time | 2010-07-30 13:50:12 |
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| ISC event | n/a |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | July 30, 2010 |
| Magnitude | 5.6 mN |
| Depth | 26.1 kilometres (16.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 35.225°N 59.271°E |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Casualties | 150–170 injured[1] |
Casualties
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.[1]
Damage
The earthquake reportedly caused serious damage in dozens of villages. Widespread outages were also reported.
References
- 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. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
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