Date 12 February 1953 Magnitude 6.6 Mw Areas affected Iran | Origin time 08:15:34 Depth 15 km (9.3 mi) Max. intensity VIII (Severe) | |
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The 1953 Torud earthquake occurred at the northeastern border of the Great Salt Kavir in Torud, Semnan, Iran on 12 February. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.6 and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). At least 800 people were killed.
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