1997 Qayen earthquake
The Qayen earthquake, also known as the Ardekul or Qaen earthquake, struck northern Iran's Khorasan Province in the vicinity of Qaen on May 10, 1997 at 07:57 UTC. Wikipedia
Start date: May 10, 1997
Casualties: At least 1,567 dead, 2,300 injured, and around 50,000 homeless
Epicenter: 33°50′38″N 59°48′36″E / 33.844°N 59.810°E
ISC event: 1026215
Magnitude: 7.3 Mw
Max. intensity: MMI X (Extreme)
Total damage: $100 million USD