1879 Bozqush earthquake
| Local date | 22 March 1879 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | Ms 6.7 |
| Epicenter | 37°48′N 47°54′E / 37.8°N 47.9°E |
| Areas affected | East Azerbaijan province, Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | >2,000 fatalities |
The 1879 Bozqush earthquake affected northern Iran in present-day East Azerbaijan province on 22 March. With an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 6.7, the shock killed more than 2,000 people and thousands of livestock. Damage was the greatest along Mount Bozgush.