• Recent Activity At This Location

Major 6.4 and 6.3 earthquakes hit Iran only 11 minutes apart on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 12:23:17 and 12:34:35 UTC, at depths of 9.9 km (6.2 mi) and 9.8 km (6.1 mi) respectively.  Three major (>5.9) earthquakes have hit in less than 24 hours!  There have been 18 lower intensity aftershocks so far.

The quakes struck near the major cities of Tabriz and Varzaghan.  The quakes were so intense that people rushed into the streets in fear.  The homes and businesses in Iranian villages are ofte...
Continue reading ...