662 CE Earthquake — Iran, Qumis: Semnan, Damghan

Earthquake · Iran, Qumis: Semnan, Damghan · April 26, 662 CE

Type:
Earthquake
Date:
April 26, 662 CE
Location:
Iran, Qumis: Semnan, Damghan
Deaths:
40,000

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗

Frequently asked questions

When did 662 CE Earthquake — Iran, Qumis: Semnan, Damghan happen?
April 26, 662 CE.
Where does this information come from?
This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
How many people died?
Recorded estimate: 40,000. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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