| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.858, 58.327 |
| UTC time | 1940-05-04 21:01:58.940 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 4, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Saturday, May 4, 1940 at 21:01 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Neyshabur (Iran - IR), about 57.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 58.327 and latitude 35.858.
| Location | Sabzawār |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-05-04
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