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Iran (Islamic Republic of):Earthquake:2013/04/16
Duration2013/04/16 An earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter scale occurred in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in south-eastern in Iran, 78 km from the border with Pakistan, on 16 Apr 2013.
Country or DistrictIran (Islamic Republic of)
NameEarthquake

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Report/Articles
  • OCHA 2013/04/18
    According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and local authorities, one person is confirmed dead and 20 people were injured.
  • AFP 2013/04/17
    Iran reports one killed, dozens hurt in 7.7 magnitude quake.
  • AFP 2013/04/16
    Crisis management authorities have declared a state of emergency in the quake-hit area, Iran\'s official news agency IRNA said, but so far there have been no confirmed deaths on the Iranian side.
Geographycal Data Information
  • USGS 2013/04/16
    Iran-Pakistan Border Region: 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Maps (as of 16 April 2013)
  • USGS Earthquake Hazard Program
    Magnitude: 7.8
    Date-Time: 2013-04-16 10:44:20 UTC; 2013-04-16 15:14:20 at epicenter
    Location: 28.107°N 62.053°E
    Depth: 82.0km (51.0mi)
    Region: East of Khash, Iran
  • OCHA 2013/04/16
    Iran: Earthquake, Location Map (as of 16 April 2013)
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