Delve into Marand in Iran
Marand in the region of Fārs is located in Iran - some 516 mi or ( 830 km ) South of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Marand is now 05:19 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Noh Tan, Mobarakeh, Arusak, Tol-e Quchi, and Shiraz. While being here, you might want to check out Noh Tan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Marand ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
1972 Qir earthquake
The 1972 Qir earthquake occurred at 05:37 local time on April 10, 1972. It had a magnitude of 6.7 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The epicentre was in the province of Fars in southern Iran. The earthquake caused the destruction of Qir and serious damage to towns and villages in the surrounding area. The estimated number of deaths is 5,374, with a further 1,710 injured.
Located at 28.40 52.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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