| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.490, 48.765 |
| UTC time | 1972-01-18 21:12:01.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 18, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Tuesday, January 18, 1972 at 21:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khalkhāl (Iran - IR), about 25.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 48.765 and latitude 37.490.
| Location | Khalkhāl |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-01-18
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