| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.168, 59.503 |
| UTC time | 1968-08-31 14:06:18.740 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 31, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Saturday, August 31, 1968 at 14:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Qā’en (Iran - IR), about 57.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 59.503 and latitude 34.168.
| Location | Gonābād |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-08-31
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