Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Struck 33 km W of Marand, Iran on April 16, 2018 00:02:09

Last Updated: 2018-07-17 02:05:27

On April 16, 2018 00:02:09 an earthquake with magnitude of 3.5 on the richter scale hit 33 km W of Marand, Iran. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude 45.394ยฐ and latitude 38.456ยฐ. According to documented reports 1 people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on April 16, 2018 00:02:09 had a magnitude of 3.5 on the richter scale. Which is considered to be a minor earthquake and is often felt but causes little to no damage.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Koshksaray in East Azerbaijan, Iran, located 14 kilometers or 8 miles โ†— NE of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Tasuj (East Azerbaijan, Iran) located 16 km (10 mi) โ†“ S and Yamchi (East Azerbaijan, Iran) located 22 km (13 mi) โ†— NE of the epicenter.

In total, we found 41 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
14 km (8 mi) โ†— NE Koshksaray East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
16 km (10 mi) โ†“ S Tasuj East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
22 km (13 mi) โ†— NE Yamchi East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
31 km (19 mi) โ†˜ SE Sharafkhaneh East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
31 km (19 mi) โ†˜ SE Koozehkonan East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
33 km (20 mi) โ†’ E Marand East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
33 km (20 mi) โ†– NW Evogli West Azarbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
33 km (20 mi) โ† W Dizaj Diz West Azarbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
35 km (22 mi) โ†˜ SE Khamaneh East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
39 km (24 mi) โ†˜ SE Shendabad East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
39 km (24 mi) โ†˜ SE Shabestar East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
40 km (25 mi) โ†— NE Zonouz East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
44 km (27 mi) โ†’ E Benab e Marand East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
45 km (28 mi) โ†‘ N Hadishahr East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
45 km (28 mi) โ†˜ SE Vaighan East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
46 km (28 mi) โ†’ E Sis East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
54 km (33 mi) โ†’ E Soufian East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
57 km (35 mi) โ†– NW Chaypareh West Azarbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
58 km (36 mi) โ†– NW Qarahziyaeddin West Azarbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
59 km (36 mi) โ†‘ N Culfa Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
60 km (37 mi) โ†“ S Qushchi West Azarbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
61 km (38 mi) โ†‘ N Yaycฤฑ Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
61 km (38 mi) โ†— NE Jolfa East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
65 km (40 mi) โ†‘ N Deste Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
66 km (41 mi) โ†‘ N Sumbatan-diza Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
68 km (42 mi) โ†– NW Nazok-e Olya West Azarbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
68 km (42 mi) โ†— NE Varzeqฤn East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
69 km (43 mi) โ†— NE Siahrood East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
71 km (44 mi) โ†— NE Kharvana East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
74 km (46 mi) โ†— NE Ordubad Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
77 km (48 mi) โ†‘ N Tazakend Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
79 km (49 mi) โ†’ E Sardroud East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
82 km (51 mi) โ†‘ N Julfa Rayon Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
83 km (52 mi) โ†‘ N Nakhchivan Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
83 km (51 mi) โ†‘ N Ordubad Rayon Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
88 km (55 mi) โ†’ E Tabriz East Azerbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
89 km (55 mi) โ†— NE Meghri Syunik Province ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Armenia
99 km (61 mi) โ†‘ N Cahri Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Azerbaijan
103 km (64 mi) โ†– NW Poldasht West Azarbaijan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
121 km (75 mi) โ†— NE Kapan Syunik Province ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Armenia
123 km (76 mi) โ†‘ N Dzorastan Syunik Province ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Armenia

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 3 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Tabriz Gas power plant, located 79 kilometers (49 miles) โ†’ E from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
79 km (49 mi) โ†’ E Tabriz Gas 987.0 MW
88 km (55 mi) โ†’ E Sufian Gas 150.0 MW
88 km (55 mi) โ†’ E Tabriz Petroshimi Gas 70.0 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 1 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 3.5 earthquake that struck 33 km W of Marand, Iran on April 16, 2018 00:02:09. These types were Gas power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Gas Power

Gas power plants can pose significant risks to people and the environment in their vicinity during earthquakes.

Gas Leaks and Fires

Gas power plants rely on natural gas, which can leak from pipelines and equipment when damaged by seismic activity. These leaks can lead to fires and explosions, endangering people in the plant's vicinity.

Impact on Air Quality

Gas power plants emit pollutants, and fires caused by gas leaks during an earthquake can release harmful substances into the air. This can pose health risks to nearby residents.

Environmental Impact

Gas leaks can also harm the local environment, potentially contaminating soil and water sources.

To mitigate these risks, most modern gas power plants have robust safety measures in place, including gas leak detection systems, emergency response plans, and communication protocols to alert nearby communities in case of an incident. Additionally, local authorities should conduct risk assessments and ensure that emergency services are well-prepared to respond to potential hazards posed by gas power plants during earthquakes.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Struck 33 km W of Marand, Iran on April 16, 2018 00:02:09
Date and Time
2018-04-16 00:02:09 (UTC)
Magnitude
3.5 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
10.0 km
Reports
1 people has reported that they felt this earthquake
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