1953 Torud earthquake

UTCtime1953-02-12 08:15:34

ISCevent891496

USGS-ANSSComCat

Localdate12 February 1953 (1953-02-12)

1953 Torud earthquake

UTC time	1953-02-12 08:15:34
ISC event	891496
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	12 February 1953 (1953-02-12)
Local time	11:45:34
Magnitude	6.6 Mw[1]
Depth	15 km (9.3 mi)[1]
Epicenter	35°23′N 54°59′E / 35.39°N 54.98°E / 35.39; 54.98[1]
Type	Reverse[2]
Areas affected	Iran
Max. intensity	MMI VIII (Severe)[3]
Casualties	800–973 killed[4][5] 140 injured[5]

The 1953 Torud earthquake occurred at the northeastern border of the Great Salt Kavir in Torud, Semnan, Iran on 12 February. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.6 and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). At least 800 people were killed.