1953 Torud earthquake
The 1953 Torud earthquake occurred at the northeastern border of the Great Salt Kavir in Torud, Semnan, Iran on 12 February. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.6 and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). At least 800 people were killed. See also
List of earthquakes in 1953
List of earthquakes in Iran

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1953 earthquakes
1953 in Iran
Earthquakes in Iran
History of Semnan Province
1953 disasters in Iran