M 5.5 - 103 km SE of Bushehr, Iran

  • 2018-04-19 06:34:46 (UTC)
  • 28.329°N 51.611°E
  • 10.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2018-05-31 05:21:13 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 28,423 k*
IV Light 293 k
V Moderate 8 k
VI Strong 13 k
VII Very Strong 0 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud and timber post construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
IV Khowrmuj 0 k
IV Ahram 0 k
IV Deyr 0 k
IV Kangan 0 k
IV Jam 0 k
III Farashband 0 k
III Shiraz 1,250 k
III Dammam 769 k
II Ahvaz 841 k
II Basrah 2,600 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)