| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.824, 45.988 |
| UTC time | 1946-08-17 09:48:07.710 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 17, 1946 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Saturday, August 17, 1946 at 09:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bāneh (Iran - IR), about 21.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 45.988 and latitude 35.824.
| Location | Bāneh |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1946-08-17
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