1727 Tabriz earthquake
Local date | November 18, 1727 |
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Epicenter | 38°00′N 46°18′E / 38.0°N 46.3°E[1] |
Areas affected | Iran, Tabriz |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Casualties | 77,000 |
The 1727 Tabriz earthquake occurred on 18 November with an
Mercalli intensity scale, and there were an estimated 77,000 deaths. The only record for this earthquake comes from an account written in 1821 and it is very likely that the information for this earthquake refers instead to the 1721 Tabriz earthquake.[2]
See also
References
- doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ISBN 978-0-521-02187-6.