| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 11.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.740, 46.894 |
| UTC time | 1968-01-22 21:20:40.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 22, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Monday, January 22, 1968 at 21:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Īlām (Iran - IR), about 45.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 46.894 and latitude 33.740.
| Location | Īlām |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-01-22
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