1893 Quchan earthquake

The 1893 Quchan earthquake occurred at about 19:30 local time (15:06 UTC) on 17 November. It had an estimated magnitude of 6.6 on the surface wave magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused severe damage in Quchan County, particularly to the town of Quchan itself and there were an estimated 18,000 casualties.

1893 Quchan earthquake
Tehran
Local dateNovember 17, 1893 (1893-11-17)
Local time19:30
Magnitude6.6 Ms
Epicenter37.2°N 58.4°E / 37.2; 58.4
Areas affectedIran
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Casualties18,000
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