| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.099, 50.732 |
| UTC time | 1971-08-22 17:54:14.520 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 22, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Sunday, August 22, 1971 at 17:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gachsaran (Iran - IR), about 29.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 50.732 and latitude 30.099.
| Location | Gachsaran |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-08-22
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