1981 Sirch earthquake
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| Date | July 28, 1981 |
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| Origin time | 17:22 UTC |
| Magnitude | 7.1 Ms [1] |
| Depth | 33 km |
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| Areas affected | Iran |
| Max. intensity | X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 1,500 |
The 1981 Sirch earthquake occurred at 00:22 local time (17:22 UTC) on July 28. It had a magnitude of 7.2 on the moment magnitude scale or 7.1 Surface wave magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The epicentre was in the province of Kerman in eastern Iran. The earthquake caused the destruction of Kerman and serious damage to towns and villages in the surrounding area. The estimated number of deaths is 1,500, with a further 1,000 injured, 50,000 homeless, and extensive damage in the Kerman Region.
This is the largest event in the Kerman province since the 1981 Golbaf earthquake that killed 3,000 people. The 2003 Bam earthquake was the most significant earthquake in the Kerman Province.
File:USGS Shakemap - 1981 Sirch earthquake.jpg
USGS Shakemap for the event
References
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