2012 Zohan earthquake
The 2012 Zohan earthquake occurred on December 5 at with a moment magnitude of 5.8 and a maximum perceived intensity of VII on the Mercalli intensity scale. The shock occurred near the city of Zohan, Qayen and Birjand in South Khorasan province, Iran. It struck 42 km ESE from Qayen. At least 8 people were killed and 23 people were injured.