| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.873, 56.179 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-23 11:31:43.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Tuesday, May 23, 1978 at 11:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bāfq (Iran - IR), about 79.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 56.179 and latitude 31.873.
| Location | Rāvar |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-23
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