2021 Sisakht earthquake
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| UTC time | 2021-02-17 18:35:35 |
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| ISC event | 619839495 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 17, 2021 |
| Local time | 22:05:35 IRST |
| Magnitude | 5.4 Mw |
| Depth | 7 km (4.35 mi) |
| Epicenter | 30°50′20″N 51°21′54″E / 30.839°N 51.365°E |
| Areas affected | Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[1] |
| Aftershocks | 4.9 Mw[2] |
| Casualties | 63 injured (mainshock) 14 injured (aftershock)[3] |
The 2021 Sisakht earthquake which had a magnitude of 5.4 Mw, struck 28 km northwest of Yasuj, Iran at around 18:35 (UTC) on February 17.[1] No deaths were reported however 63 people sustained injuries and extensive damage was observed in numerous cities near the epicenter.[4] On February 24, a 4.9 magnitude aftershock struck nearby, injuring a further 14 people.
A total of 19 cities with a total population of 257,661 people, including 1,114 villages were affected by the earthquake. According to the Ministry of housing, about 380 houses were severely damaged in Sisakht and 47 more in Samirom.[5] At least 77 people had been reported to have suffered injuries from falling debris, 14 of which were from a magnitude 4.9 aftershock that struck about a week later. About 1,800 tents were sent to aid those who were afflicted by the tremor.[4]