| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 48.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.054, 56.817 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-09 09:12:06.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 9, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Sunday, December 9, 1979 at 09:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sabzawār (Iran - IR), about 150.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 56.817 and latitude 35.054.
| Location | Sabzawār |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-09
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