| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 19.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.958, 55.246 |
| UTC time | 1977-05-02 15:17:48.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 2, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Monday, May 2, 1977 at 15:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Āzādshahr (Iran - IR), about 15.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 55.246 and latitude 36.958.
| Location | Āzādshahr |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-05-02
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