| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.333, 52.598 |
| UTC time | 1972-05-16 10:59:51.350 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 16, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Tuesday, May 16, 1972 at 10:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fīrūzābād (Iran - IR), about 56.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 52.598 and latitude 28.333.
| Location | Fīrūzābād |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-05-16
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