An earthquake of 5.9 magnitudes struck northwest Iran near the border with Turkey late Saturday (January 28), killing at least three people and injuring over 800 others.

Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude hits Iran, killing three and injuring over 800

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake Sunday hit Iran's southwestern Bushehr province, which houses a nuclear power plant, injuring five people but causing no major damage, state media said.

Iran hit by 5.9-magnitude quake, five injured

The rise from a previous toll of 436 reported last week came after some people died from their injuries and authorities identified several dead who were buried in haste, official news agency IRNA and other Iranian media outlets said

Iran earthquake death toll rises to 483

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Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude hits Iran, killing three and injuring over 800

Iran hit by 5.9-magnitude quake, five injured

Iran earthquake death toll rises to 483