1990 Manjil–Rudbar earthquake
The 1990 Manjil–Rudbar earthquake (Persian: زمینلرزه ۱۳۶۹ رودبار و منجیل) occurred on Thursday, 21 June 1990 at 00:30:14 local time in the Caspian Sea region of northern Iran. The shock had a moment magnitude of 7.4 and a Mercalli Intensity of X (Extreme). Devastation occurred in a 20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi) area, causing extensive damage in several cities. A large aftershock also added to the destruction. Between 35,000 and 50,000 people died in the earthquake; another 60,000–105,000 were injured.
Collapsed unreinforced masonry buildings | |
Tehran | |
| UTC time | 1990-06-20 21:00:14 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 366754 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 21 June 1990 |
| Local time | 00:30:14 IRST |
| Magnitude | 7.4 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9 mi) |
| Epicenter | 37.07°N 49.28°E |
| Fault | Rudbar Fault |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Total damage | $8 billion |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 35,000–45,000 killed 60,000–105,000 injured 105,000–400,000 displaced |
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