Garrus-Takht-i Sulaiman Earthquake of 04 July 1880, Mw5.6

Garrus-Takht-i Sulaiman Earthquake of 04 July 1880, Mw5.6

A damaging earthquake in the district of Garrus, west of Zanjan, ruined a number of villages, killing about 60 people. The shock triggered landslides and rockfalls from the mountains, and in one place a new sulphur spring began to flow. Damage extended to Chiraghtappeh and settlements on the plateau of Takht-i Sulaiman weher, however, the shock did not affect the discharge of water from the lake on the plateau. There was also some damage at Anguran and in other villages to the south of Takht-i Sulaiman, where almost all houses were ruined by the main shock and by an aftershock on 5 July. The shock was felt at Kavand and it was followed by aftershocks until September.