- Type:
- Earthquake
- Date:
- December 23, 1871 CE
- Location:
- Iran, Quchan
- Magnitude:
- 5.6
- Depth:
- 15 km
- Deaths:
- 2,000
- Intensity (MMI):
- 7
Other earthquake records of 1871 CE
- California, Humboldt County · ML 5.9
- Chile · Ms 7.3
- Philippines, W Mindanao: Cotabato, Polloc Harbor
- Peru, Chincha Islands
- Indonesia, Gorontalo
- Philippines, Camiguin Island: Mambajao, Catarman
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 1871 CE Earthquake — Iran, Quchan happen?
- December 23, 1871 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: 2,000. Historical death tolls vary by source.