| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.948, 51.652 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-06 13:20:41.070 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 6, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Tuesday, December 6, 1988 at 13:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nūrābād (Iran - IR), about 22.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 51.652 and latitude 29.948.
| Location | Nūrābād |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-06
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