1931 Zangezur earthquake
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The 1931 Zangezur earthquake occurred on April 27 at 20:50:45 local time with a moment magnitude of 6.5. The earthquake was located in the Zangezur Mountains near the boundary between southwestern Armenia and Azerbaijan's exclave, the Nakhichivan Autonomous Republic. Both territories were part of the Soviet Union at that time.[3]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1931-04-27 16:50:45 |
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ISC event | 906750 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | April 27, 1931 (1931-04-27) |
Local time | 20:50:45 |
Magnitude | 6.5 Mw [1] |
Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 39.29°N 45.95°E / 39.29; 45.95 [1] |
Areas affected | Armenia Azerbaijan |
Max. intensity | MSK-64 IX (Destructive) |
Casualties | 390–2,890 deaths [2] |
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