| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.598, 45.968 |
| UTC time | 1946-07-27 16:25:45.360 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 27, 1946 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Saturday, July 27, 1946 at 16:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Marīvān (Iran - IR), about 21.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 45.968 and latitude 35.598.
| Location | Marīvān |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1946-07-27
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