Delve into Khanak in Iran
Khanak in the region of Yazd is located in Iran - some 384 mi or ( 618 km ) South-East of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Khanak is now 08:42 AM (Wednesday) . 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: Razaviyeh, Gazu, Bid Kuh, Hajjiabad, and Mashhad. While being here, you might want to check out Razaviyeh . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Khanak ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
1978 Tabas earthquake
The 1978 Tabas earthquake was an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale which struck on September 16, 1978 in central Iran. The death toll was approximately 15,000 and the worst damage was to the town Tabas, which was at the epicentre of the quake and completely flattened. 40 villages within a 30 miles radius were damaged. All the town's doctors were reported to have died, leaving civilians to treat others. All water and electricity was cut from Tabas, along with phone lines.
Located at 33.20 57.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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