2005 Zarand earthquake
| UTC time | 2005-02-22 02:25:22 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 8007175 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 22, 2005 |
| Local time | 05:55 |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw |
| Depth | 15.5 km (10 mi) |
| Epicenter | 30°43′N 56°49′E / 30.72°N 56.81°E |
| Type | Reverse |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Total damage | $80 million USD |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.51 g |
| Casualties | 612 dead, 1,411 injured |
An earthquake affected several villages in the Kerman province of Iran on February 22, 2005, at 05:55:23 local time. The shock measured 6.4 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Zarand is located 740 km southeast of Tehran. The maximum recorded peak ground acceleration was 0.51 g at Shirinrud dam. The United States' National Earthquake Information Center and Belgium's Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters both show that 612 died and 1,411 were injured in the event.