2012 Zohan earthquake

The 2012 Zohan earthquake occurred on December 5 at 20:38 IRST with a moment magnitude of 5.8 and a maximum perceived intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The shock occurred near the city of Zohan, Qayen and Birjand in South Khorasan province, Iran. It struck 42 km ESE from Qayen.^[1] At least 8 people were killed and 23 people were injured.

2012 Zohan earthquake

UTC time	2012-12-05 17:08:13
ISC event	601996088
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	December 5, 2012 (2012-12-05)
Local time	20:38 IRST
Magnitude	5.8 Mw[1]
Depth	14.4 km (8.9 mi)
Epicenter	33.490°N 59.554°E / 33.490; 59.554
Areas affected	Iran
Max. intensity	MMI VII (Very strong)
Aftershocks	at least 12[2]
Casualties	8 dead, 23 injured, 1 missing[2][3][4]

See also

• List of earthquakes in 2012
• List of earthquakes in Iran