Natural Disasters

Devastating Manjil–Rudbar Earthquake Strikes Iran

A powerful earthquake, measuring 7.4 Mw, struck northern Iran, particularly affecting the Manjil and Rudbar regions, causing immense destruction and loss of life. The quake registered a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme) and resulted in the deaths of approximately 35,000 to 50,000 people, with injuries ranging from 60,000 to 105,000. Buildings were obliterated, leaving many homeless and in need of urgent relief. The event has become one of the deadliest earthquakes in Iranian history.

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