| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.666, 46.107 |
| UTC time | 1946-08-17 23:37:40.690 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 17, 1946 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Saturday, August 17, 1946 at 23:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Marīvān (Iran - IR), about 17.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 46.107 and latitude 35.666.
| Location | Marīvān |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1946-08-17
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