2003 Bam Earthquake
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Areas affected | Iran |
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Max. intensity | IX (Violent |
Peak acceleration | 0. 98g |
Magnitude | 6. 6 Mw |
Casualties | 26,271 killed; 22,628–30,000 injured; 45,000–75,600 displaced |
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ID | 1081095 |
About 2003 Bam Earthquake
The 2003 Bam earthquake struck the Kerman province of southeastern Iran at 01:56 UTC on December 26. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6. 6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX. The earthquake was particularly destructive in Bam, with the death toll amounting to at least 26,271 people and injuring up to 30,000.