What happened on May 6 1978 at 1234 am?

On May 6, 1978, at 12:34 AM, a notable event occurred when a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near the city of Tabas in Iran. The earthquake caused significant destruction, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people and extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure. It is remembered as one of the deadliest earthquakes in Iranian history, with a lasting impact on the affected communities.