1978 Tabas earthquake
View of Tabas following the quake | |
| UTC time | 1978-09-16 15:35:55 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 676813 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | September 16, 1978 |
| Local time | 19:05:55 IRST |
| Magnitude | 7.4 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 33°13′N 57°29′E / 33.21°N 57.48°E |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Total damage | $11 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.8 g |
| Aftershocks | ~6,000 shocks recorded 1,560 located 5.0 mb Sept 17, 1978 5.3 mb Dec 6, 1978 5.1 mb Jan 17, 1979 5.2 mb Sept 5, 1979 5.9 mb Jan 12, 1980 |
| Casualties | 15,000–25,000 |
The 1978 Tabas earthquake (Persian: زمینلرزه ۱۳۵۷ طبس) occurred on September 16 at 19:05:55 local time in central Iran. The shock measured 7.4 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX+ (Violent). The death toll was in the range of 15,000–25,000, with severe damage occurring in the town of Tabas.