| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.303, 56.746 |
| UTC time | 2021-05-16 23:04:56.799 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 16, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 23:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bojnourd (Iran - IR), about 55.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 56.746 and latitude 37.303.
| Location | Bojnourd |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-05-16
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