1893 Quchan earthquake
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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.
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Local date | November 17, 1893 (1893-11-17) |
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Local time | 19:30 |
Magnitude | 6.6 Ms |
Epicenter | 37.2°N 58.4°E / 37.2; 58.4[1] |
Areas affected | Iran |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)[2] |
Casualties | 18,000 |
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