| Magnitude | 6.7 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.897, 59.472 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-16 09:50:10.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 16, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Tuesday, January 16, 1979 at 09:50 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Qā’en (Iran - IR), about 32.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 59.472 and latitude 33.897.
| Location | Qā’en |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1979-01-16
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