| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.075, 48.050 |
| UTC time | 1997-02-28 12:57:18.640 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 28, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Friday, February 28, 1997 at 12:57 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ardabil (Iran - IR), about 28.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 48.050 and latitude 38.075.
| Location | Ardabil |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1997-02-28
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