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856 Damghan earthquake

856 CE · Iran, Asia · Disaster

856 Damghan earthquake
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The Damghan earthquake or the Qumis earthquake occurred on 22 December 856 in Khorasan province, Abbasid Caliphate. The earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 7. 9, and a maximum intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale.

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