July 2010 Iran earthquake

Earthquake in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran
35°13′30″N 59°16′16″E / 35.225°N 59.271°E / 35.225; 59.271Areas affectedIranMax. intensityMMI VI (Strong)[1]Casualties150–274 injured[2][1]

On July 30, 2010 a 5.6 magnitude earthquake[3] occurred in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran.

Casualties

Iranian media reported at least 170 people were injured as a result of the earthquake, while the Iranian Red Crescent Society reported more than 150 injured. The organization said all injured were treated on the scene, except two people who were hospitalized in Mashhad.[2]

Damage

The earthquake reportedly caused serious damage in dozens of villages. Widespread outages were also reported.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "M 5.5 - 10 km ESE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran". earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b WireUpdate (31 July 2010). "At least 170 injured after moderate earthquakes hit northeastern, southern Iran". WireUpdate. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
  3. ^ Iranian Seismological Center. "Preliminary Earthquake Report". Iranian Seismological Center. Retrieved 31 July 2010.

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