The earthquake ruptured a branch of the Main Recent Fault; a right-lateral strike-slip feature trending northwest.

The southern section of the Main Recent Fault from Dorud to Borujerd ruptured during this earthquake.

Signs of ground failure and landslides was evident for another 20–30 kilometres (12–19 mi) southeast of the epicenter.

[6] The Persian Constitutional Revolution which brought turmoil and chaos across the country was underway when the earthquake occurred.

Following a coup d'état in 1908, nearly all press companies were censored while those allowed to run published at inconsistent monthly or quarterly intervals.