1641 Tabriz earthquake

1641 Tabriz earthquake
Local date5 February 1641 (1641-02-05)
Magnitude6.8 Ms
Epicenter37°54′N 46°06′E / 37.9°N 46.1°E / 37.9; 46.1
Areas affectedIran, Tabriz
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Casualties12,613–30,000 dead

The 1641 Tabriz earthquake occurred on the night of 5 February in present-day East Azerbaijan province, Iran. The earthquake had an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 6.8 and an epicenter between Lake Urmia and the city of Tabriz. It was one of the most destructive earthquakes in the region, resulting in the loss of up to 30,000 lives.