1780 Tabriz earthquake
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The 1780 Tabriz earthquake occurred at 01:15 local time on 8 January. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.4[2] and a maximum felt intensity of IX on the Mercalli intensity scale.[1] The city of Tabriz was almost completely destroyed. The number of reported casualties varies from 40,000 to as many as 200,000, with 50,000 being a more likely estimate.[1][3]
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Local date | January 8, 1780 (1780-01-08) |
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Local time | 01:15 |
Magnitude | 7.4 Ms |
Depth | 20 km (12 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 38.2°N 46.0°E / 38.2; 46.0[1] |
Fault | North Tabriz Fault |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) [1] |
Foreshocks | yes[1] |
Casualties | 50,000 fatalities (estimate) |
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