| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.044, 59.208 |
| UTC time | 1968-08-31 11:34:32.870 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 31, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Saturday, August 31, 1968 at 11:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Qā’en (Iran - IR), about 35.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 59.208 and latitude 34.044.
| Location | Qā’en |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-08-31
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