Disasters with highest death tolls - 1981 Golbaf Earthquake

Time: Thursday Jun 11, 1981 at 10:24:00 AM

Place: Iran

Details: The 1981 Golbaf earthquake occurred on June 11 at 10:54:25 local time with a moment magnitude of 6.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII+ (Severe). Total damage was considered moderate and amounted to $5 million in financial losses, with many injured, and 1,400–3,000 killed.

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