country 1957

Iran earthquakes in 1957

Earthquake archive for Iran in 1957: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

5
Recorded earthquakes
6.6
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
17.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.6
02 Jul 1957

Sari, Iran

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
00:42:26
Coordinates
36.277, 52.778
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1957, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Iran. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 6.6, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 17.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, March 16, 1957 to Friday, December 13, 1957 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

5
6.6 15.0 km
Sari, Iran
02 Jul 1957 00:42:26 UTC
6.5 15.0 km
Harsīn, Iran
13 Dec 1957 01:45:04 UTC
5.6 25.0 km
Fasa, Iran
05 Sep 1957 11:36:09 UTC
5.5 15.0 km
Chālūs, Iran
06 May 1957 15:06:57 UTC
5.5 15.0 km
Semnan, Iran
16 Mar 1957 00:43:46 UTC