| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.6 km |
| Coordinates | 30.051, 50.847 |
| UTC time | 1972-07-02 12:56:07.780 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 2, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Sunday, July 2, 1972 at 12:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gachsaran (Iran - IR), about 34.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 50.847 and latitude 30.051.
| Location | Gachsaran |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-07-02
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