1909 Borujerd earthquake
| UTC time | 1909-01-23 02:48:28 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 16958011 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 23 January 1909 |
| Local time | 08:18 |
| Magnitude | ML 7.3 |
| Epicenter | 33°00′N 53°00′E / 33.0°N 53.0°E |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 6,000–8,000 dead |
The 1909 Borujerd earthquake also known as Silakhor earthquake occurred in Silakhor plain (in the south of today's Borujerd County), Qajar Iran on January 23. Around 8,000 fatalities were caused directly from the magnitude 7.3 earthquake. An indefinite number of aftershocks continued for six months after the main shock. The section on this fault ruptured was the same as the main rupture zone of the 2006 Borujerd earthquake.