1929 Kopet Dag earthquake
The 1929 Kopet Dag earthquake (also called the 1929 Koppeh Dagh earthquake) took place at 15:37 UTC on 1 May with a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). It occurred in the Kopet Dag area of Iran and caused up to 3,800 casualties along the Iran-Turkmenistan border. More than 1,100 were injured.
Tehran Bojnord Ashgabat | |
| UTC time | 1929-05-01 15:37:36 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 908052 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 1 May 1929 |
| Local time | 20:37:36 |
| Magnitude | 7.2 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38.12°N 57.74°E |
| Type | Oblique-thrust |
| Areas affected | Iran, Turkmenistan |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 3,257–3,800 1,121 injured |
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