Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Struck 8 km SE of Khowy, Iran on October 05, 2022 00:21:29
Last Updated: 2022-12-10 22:53:11On October 05, 2022 00:21:29 an earthquake with magnitude of 5.6 on the richter scale hit 8 km SE of Khowy, Iran. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 15.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude 45.026ยฐ and latitude 38.506ยฐ. According to documented reports 48 people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.
Magnitude & Depth
The earthquake that appeared on October 05, 2022 00:21:29 had a magnitude of 5.6 on the richter scale. Which is considered to be a medium earthquake that often causes slight damage to buildings and other structures.
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 Dizaj Diz in West Azarbaijan, Iran, located 5 kilometers or 3 miles โ S of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Evogli (West Azarbaijan, Iran) located 27 km (16 mi) โ N and Tasuj (East Azerbaijan, Iran) located 34 km (21 mi) โ E 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km (3 mi) | โ S | Dizaj Diz | West Azarbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 27 km (16 mi) | โ N | Evogli | West Azarbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 34 km (21 mi) | โ E | Tasuj | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 40 km (24 mi) | โ NW | Chaypareh | West Azarbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 42 km (26 mi) | โ NW | Qarahziyaeddin | West Azarbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 46 km (28 mi) | โ E | Koshksaray | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 52 km (32 mi) | โ NE | Yamchi | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 53 km (32 mi) | โ E | Sharafkhaneh | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 56 km (34 mi) | โ N | Nazok-e Olya | West Azarbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 56 km (35 mi) | โ E | Koozehkonan | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 57 km (35 mi) | โ SE | Qushchi | West Azarbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 62 km (38 mi) | โ E | Khamaneh | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 62 km (39 mi) | โ NE | Hadishahr | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 65 km (40 mi) | โ E | Shendabad | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 65 km (40 mi) | โ E | Marand | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 67 km (42 mi) | โ E | Shabestar | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 70 km (43 mi) | โ NE | Zonouz | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 72 km (44 mi) | โ NE | Culfa | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 72 km (45 mi) | โ E | Vaighan | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 76 km (47 mi) | โ E | Benab e Marand | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 76 km (47 mi) | โ E | Sis | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 78 km (48 mi) | โ NE | Yaycฤฑ | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 80 km (50 mi) | โ N | Tazakend | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 84 km (52 mi) | โ N | Nakhchivan | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 85 km (52 mi) | โ NE | Sumbatan-diza | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 85 km (53 mi) | โ NE | Jolfa | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 86 km (53 mi) | โ E | Soufian | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 87 km (54 mi) | โ NE | Deste | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 92 km (57 mi) | โ N | Julfa Rayon | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 93 km (58 mi) | โ NE | Siahrood | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 93 km (58 mi) | โ N | Poldasht | West Azarbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 97 km (60 mi) | โ NE | Ordubad | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 99 km (61 mi) | โ N | Cahri | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 99 km (62 mi) | โ NE | Varzeqฤn | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 100 km (62 mi) | โ NE | Kharvana | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 100 km (62 mi) | โ NE | Ordubad Rayon | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan |
| 109 km (68 mi) | โ E | Sardroud | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 114 km (71 mi) | โ NE | Meghri | Syunik Province | ๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia |
| 120 km (74 mi) | โ E | Tabriz | East Azerbaijan | ๐ฎ๐ท Iran |
| 142 km (88 mi) | โ NE | Kapan | Syunik Province | ๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia |
| 143 km (88 mi) | โ NE | Dzorastan | Syunik Province | ๐ฆ๐ฒ 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 108 kilometers (67 miles) โ E from the epicenter.
| Distance | Direction | Power Plant | Type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 km (67 mi) | โ E | Tabriz | Gas | 987.0 MW |
| 120 km (74 mi) | โ E | Sufian | Gas | 150.0 MW |
| 120 km (74 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 5.6 earthquake that struck 8 km SE of Khowy, Iran on October 05, 2022 00:21:29. 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.