An earthquake of magnitude 5 struck Iran’s Saland area of the southwestern Khuzestan province on Sunday (Jul 19). According to a state media report citing the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the quake occurred at a depth of about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles). It added that two rescue teams have been sent to the villages in the region near the epicentre to assess possible damage.The earthquake came at a time when tensions are escalating between the US and Iran as both sides continue to trade attacks for a week now after the ceasefire collapsed. While the American forces have continued to attack targets in Iran, Tehran has struck several US military sites across the Gulf. In a recent Iranian strike at a US base in Jordan, two service members were killed, and another went missing.Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, largely due to its position along the boundary where the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. The ongoing movement of these plates creates frequent seismic activity, especially in provinces such as Khuzestan, Kermanshah and Hormozgan in the western and southern parts of the country.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-iran-secretly-ship-70-million-barrels-of-oil-to-china-report-claims-6-billion-crude-exported-before-blockade-restored-1784435146287">Did Iran secretly ship 70 million barrels of oil to China? Report claims $6 billion crude exported before blockade restored</a>While many earthquakes in Iran are mild and cause little impact, shallow tremors can be particularly dangerous as they occur closer to the Earth’s surface. Such quakes can generate stronger shaking and increase the risk of damage, especially in densely populated regions.The latest earthquake adds to a series of seismic events reported across Iran in recent months. In June 2026, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit the southern Hormozgan province, though officials said there were no reports of significant damage or casualties. Scientists continue to monitor Iran’s fault lines closely as the country remains vulnerable to recurring seismic activity.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Iran's Saland area in Khuzestan province on Sunday, prompting authorities to deploy two Red Crescent rescue teams to nearby villages to assess damage.

An earthquake of magnitude 5 struck Iran’s Saland area of the southwestern Khuzestan province on Sunday (Jul 19). According to a state media report citing the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the quake occurred at a depth of about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles). It added that two rescue teams have been sent to the villages in the region near the epicentre to assess possible damage. The earthquake came at a time when tensions are escalating between the US and Iran as both sides continue to trade attacks for a week now after the ceasefire collapsed. While the American forces have continued to attack targets in Iran, Tehran has struck several US military sites across the Gulf. In a recent Iranian strike at a US base in Jordan, two service members were killed, and another went missing. Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, largely due to its position along the boundary where the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. The ongoing movement of these plates creates frequent seismic activity, especially in provinces such as Khuzestan, Kermanshah and Hormozgan in the western and southern parts of the country. Also read | Did Iran secretly ship 70 million barrels of oil to China? Report claims $6 billion crude exported before blockade restored While many earthquakes in Iran are mild and cause little impact, shallow tremors can be particularly dangerous as they occur closer to the Earth’s surface. Such quakes can generate stronger shaking and increase the risk of damage, especially in densely populated regions. The latest earthquake adds to a series of seismic events reported across Iran in recent months. In June 2026, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit the southern Hormozgan province, though officials said there were no reports of significant damage or casualties. Scientists continue to monitor Iran’s fault lines closely as the country remains vulnerable to recurring seismic activity. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Iran's Saland area in Khuzestan province on Sunday, prompting authorities to deploy two Red Crescent rescue teams to nearby villages to assess damage.

Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes Iran as military escalation with US continues

An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude hit southern Iran early on Tuesday (June 9), according to Iranian state media, shaking parts of Hormozgan province. The epicenter of the tremors was located 113 km northeast of the city of Bandar Abbas. The water area of its port is located in the north of the Strait of Hormuz - the vital shipping route that has been blocked by the US and Iran since the war began. The earthquake comes a day after Philippines was rocked by strongest earthquake in decades that killed at least 37 people.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/powerful-7-8-quake-rocks-philippines-buildings-crumble-into-dust-tsunami-alert-issued-video-1780879462888">Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Philippines, buildings crumble into dust; tsunami alert issued - VIDEO</a><h2>What we know about Iran earthquake?</h2>The tremors occurred in Hormozgan province, a region situated along some of the country's most active geological fault systems. The earthquake occurred amid Israel's attack on Iran and explosions in several Iranian cities including capital Tehran. Initial reports indicated that there were no fatalities or major structural damage. The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the event at a magnitude of 4.9, locating the epicentre approximately 101 kilometres north of Minab. Emergency authorities continued to assess the situation following the event&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-earthquake-kills-8-viral-video-shows-schoolchildren-crying-for-help-amid-deadly-tremors-1780896173266">Philippines earthquake kills at least 15: Scary video shows schoolchildren crying for help amid deadly tremors</a>&nbsp;Iran has experienced several earthquakes and tremors over the past year. As tensions between Iran and the US increased in the past year after Donald Trump took over presidency in the US in 2025, initial reports suggested the earthquake may have been linked to secret missile or bomb testing. However, there has been no credible evidence or official confirmation to support these claims. According to earthquake monitoring data, Iran has experienced: at least two earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or greater in the past 24 hours, three earthquakes in the past seven days, nine earthquakes in the past 30 days and at least 97 earthquakes in the past 365 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the Sargaz region in Iran’s Hormozgan province, with tremors felt across nearby areas early Tuesday. The USGS recorded a slightly lower magnitude of 4.9. No major damage or casualties were reported

An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude hit southern Iran early on Tuesday (June 9), according to Iranian state media, shaking parts of Hormozgan province. The epicenter of the tremors was located 113 km northeast of the city of Bandar Abbas. The water area of its port is located in the north of the Strait of Hormuz - the vital shipping route that has been blocked by the US and Iran since the war began. The earthquake comes a day after Philippines was rocked by strongest earthquake in decades that killed at least 37 people. Also Read: Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Philippines, buildings crumble into dust; tsunami alert issued - VIDEO What we know about Iran earthquake? The tremors occurred in Hormozgan province, a region situated along some of the country's most active geological fault systems. The earthquake occurred amid Israel's attack on Iran and explosions in several Iranian cities including capital Tehran. Initial reports indicated that there were no fatalities or major structural damage. The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the event at a magnitude of 4.9, locating the epicentre approximately 101 kilometres north of Minab. Emergency authorities continued to assess the situation following the event Also Read: Philippines earthquake kills at least 15: Scary video shows schoolchildren crying for help amid deadly tremors Iran has experienced several earthquakes and tremors over the past year. As tensions between Iran and the US increased in the past year after Donald Trump took over presidency in the US in 2025, initial reports suggested the earthquake may have been linked to secret missile or bomb testing. However, there has been no credible evidence or official confirmation to support these claims. According to earthquake monitoring data, Iran has experienced: at least two earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or greater in the past 24 hours, three earthquakes in the past seven days, nine earthquakes in the past 30 days and at least 97 earthquakes in the past 365 days.

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Iran’s Hormozgan province, with tremors felt across nearby areas early Tuesday. The USGS recorded a slightly lower magnitude of 4.9. No major damage or casualties were reported

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An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 has struck the Gerash region in Iran with 10.0 km depth on Tuesday (March 3). The calamity hit the country which is already in the midst of conflict. The US-Israel joint military operation has already caused damage to both military facilities and civilians living in the region. Bombardment is seen and heard in the Middle East due to the escalating situation.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-be-relentlessly-lethal-centcom-commander-briefs-troops-amid-iran-conflict-operation-epic-fury-1772520944164"> 'Be relentlessly lethal': CENTCOM commander briefs troops amid Iran conflict</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit Geransh region of Iran at about 12:24 PM (IST): USGS. More details are awaited.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Earthquake</a> <a href="https://t.co/m6ifS56sXp">pic.twitter.com/m6ifS56sXp</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/2028741937789120775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

There were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties following the tremor, which occurred amid heightened security concerns across the Islamic Republic. The seismic event coincided with a fresh exchange of sharply conflicting statements between Iran and the United States over alleged retaliatory strikes in recent days.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that hundreds of American personnel had been killed or wounded during the first two days of what it described as retaliation against US positions in the region. An IRGC spokesperson said as many as 650 US soldiers were casualties, including 160 in attacks targeting American bases in Bahrain.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-israel-war-with-iran-day-4-trump-admits-being-surprised-at-w-asia-attacks-1772561693761/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-israel-war-with-iran-day-4-trump-admits-being-surprised-at-w-asia-attacks-1772561693761/embed</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, the US Central Command Commander Charles Bradford Cooper II sends out a letter to the troops. At a time when the Middle East is in a turbulent situation, the letter read: “To America's extraordinary sons and daughters deployed around the Middle East, by order of the President of the United States, we are embarking on a mission of profound consequence. The time for preparation is over. The time for action has arrived.”

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Iran near Gerash as U.S. and Israeli forces intensify "Operation Epic Fury."

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 has struck the Gerash region in Iran with 10.0 km depth on Tuesday (March 3). The calamity hit the country which is already in the midst of conflict. The US-Israel joint military operation has already caused damage to both military facilities and civilians living in the region. Bombardment is seen and heard in the Middle East due to the escalating situation. Also read: 'Be relentlessly lethal': CENTCOM commander briefs troops amid Iran conflict

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Iran near Gerash as U.S. and Israeli forces intensify "Operation Epic Fury."

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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Iran's Semnan late on Friday (June 20), sending tremors through the region. According to reports from the GFZ, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred around 35 km southwest of Semnan at 5.49 local time. The earthquake's depth was recorded at 10 km, indicating a relatively shallow tremor that could possibly cause major damage.&nbsp;There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. According to reports, Semnan is home to the Semnan Missile Complex operated by Iran's military as well as the Semnan Space Centre.&nbsp;Iran, located on the geologically active Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt, is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries. Its complex tectonic setting results in frequent seismic events, many of which have caused significant destruction and loss of life over the years. On average, Iran experiences about 2,100 earthquakes annually, including approximately 15 to 16 of magnitude 5.0 or higher.&nbsp;Recent activity has once again underscored this persistent threat. On June 17, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Borazjan in Bushehr province, followed by another 4.2 magnitude quake near Kashmar in Razavi Khorasan just a day later. These events highlight the constant seismic risk faced by the region and the importance of preparedness in earthquake-prone areas like Iran.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, a faceoff between representatives of both nations at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday (June 20). While Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, termed Israel's strikes as “betrayal of diplomacy by the US”, Israel’s United Nations ambassador Danny Danon slammed Tehran for seeking help from the international community. Slamming Iran, Danon said, “How dare you write five letters last week to this assembly to demand a session and ask the international community for sympathy? How dare you ask the international community to protect you from the consequences of your own genocidal agenda? You are not a victim. You are not even a diplomat. You are a wolf pretending to be a diplomat, and we are done pretending otherwise.”&nbsp;He added, "Iran is developing missiles with a range of 4,000 km. We are protecting our children and yours. If no one leads this fight, we will. We will not stop until Iran's nuclear threat is dismantled. We do not apologize for neutralizing a threat. We're acting where international community hesitated.”

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Iran's Semnan late on Friday (June 20), sending tremors through the region. According to reports from the GFZ, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred around 35 km southwest of Semnan at 5.49 local time. The earthquake's depth was recorded at 10 km, indicating a relatively shallow tremor that could possibly cause major damage. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. According to reports, Semnan is home to the Semnan Missile Complex operated by Iran's military as well as the Semnan Space Centre. Iran, located on the geologically active Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt, is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries. Its complex tectonic setting results in frequent seismic events, many of which have caused significant destruction and loss of life over the years. On average, Iran experiences about 2,100 earthquakes annually, including approximately 15 to 16 of magnitude 5.0 or higher. Recent activity has once again underscored this persistent threat. On June 17, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Borazjan in Bushehr province, followed by another 4.2 magnitude quake near Kashmar in Razavi Khorasan just a day later. These events highlight the constant seismic risk faced by the region and the importance of preparedness in earthquake-prone areas like Iran. Meanwhile, Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, a faceoff between representatives of both nations at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday (June 20). While Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, termed Israel's strikes as “betrayal of diplomacy by the US”, Israel’s United Nations ambassador Danny Danon slammed Tehran for seeking help from the international community. Slamming Iran, Danon said, “How dare you write five letters last week to this assembly to demand a session and ask the international community for sympathy? How dare you ask the international community to protect you from the consequences of your own genocidal agenda? You are not a victim. You are not even a diplomat. You are a wolf pretending to be a diplomat, and we are done pretending otherwise.” He added, "Iran is developing missiles with a range of 4,000 km. We are protecting our children and yours. If no one leads this fight, we will. We will not stop until Iran's nuclear threat is dismantled. We do not apologize for neutralizing a threat. We're acting where international community hesitated.”

According to reports, the earthquake's depth was recorded at 10 km

Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude strikes near Iran's Semnan

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. According to the University of Tehran's Seismologic Centre, the earthquake hit the city of Khoy in the West Azerbaijan province at 18.14 GMT (around 11.44 pm IST). Speaking to the IRNA news agency, West Azerbaijan governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian said the incident left three dead and 816 injured.&nbsp;

Following the earthquake, Iran's interior minister Ahmad Vahid travelled to Khoy to observe the situation, the IRNA report said. Iran has suffered devastating earthquakes in recent years as the country sits astride the boundaries of several major tectonic plates and experiences frequent seismic activity.&nbsp;

This earthquake in Khoy comes days after a 5.8 magnitude quake struck the city, injuring hundreds. Officials said that more than 300 houses in 15 villages were damaged, according to a report by the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Nearly three years back, &nbsp;a 5.7-magnitude earthquake rattled the western village of Habash-e Olya, killing at least nine people across the border in Turkey. Iran saw its deadliest earthquake in 1990- a 7.4-magnitude tremor that killed 40,000 people, injured another 300,000 and left half a million homeless, the report said.&nbsp;

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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.

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. According to the University of Tehran's Seismologic Centre, the earthquake hit the city of Khoy in the West Azerbaijan province at 18.14 GMT (around 11.44 pm IST). Speaking to the IRNA news agency, West Azerbaijan governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian said the incident left three dead and 816 injured. Following the earthquake, Iran's interior minister Ahmad Vahid travelled to Khoy to observe the situation, the IRNA report said. Iran has suffered devastating earthquakes in recent years as the country sits astride the boundaries of several major tectonic plates and experiences frequent seismic activity. This earthquake in Khoy comes days after a 5.8 magnitude quake struck the city, injuring hundreds. Officials said that more than 300 houses in 15 villages were damaged, according to a report by the news agency AFP. Nearly three years back, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake rattled the western village of Habash-e Olya, killing at least nine people across the border in Turkey. Iran saw its deadliest earthquake in 1990- a 7.4-magnitude tremor that killed 40,000 people, injured another 300,000 and left half a million homeless, the report said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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.

The 10-kilometre (six mile) deep quake hit 27 kilometres northwest of the port city of Genaveh at 11:11 am local time (0641 GMT) and was felt in nearby provinces, Iran's seismological agency said.

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State news agency IRNA reported that the quake and several aftershocks caused power blackouts and cut phone lines nearby but caused "no damage" at the Bushehr nuclear complex about 100 kilometres away.

"The minor damage to Genaveh's water, electricity, telecommunication and gas infrastructure has been repaired," the head of the province's crisis management told IRNA.

Iran sits astride the boundaries of several major tectonic plates and experiences frequent seismic activity.

In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude quake in southeastern Iran levelled the ancient mud-brick city of Bam and killed at least 31,000 people.

Iran's deadliest quake was a 7.4-magnitude tremor in 1990 that killed 40,000 people in the north, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless.

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.

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. The 10-kilometre (six mile) deep quake hit 27 kilometres northwest of the port city of Genaveh at 11:11 am local time (0641 GMT) and was felt in nearby provinces, Iran's seismological agency said. Also read | Envoys hail 'progress' over Iran nuclear deal talk State news agency IRNA reported that the quake and several aftershocks caused power blackouts and cut phone lines nearby but caused "no damage" at the Bushehr nuclear complex about 100 kilometres away. "The minor damage to Genaveh's water, electricity, telecommunication and gas infrastructure has been repaired," the head of the province's crisis management told IRNA. Iran sits astride the boundaries of several major tectonic plates and experiences frequent seismic activity. In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude quake in southeastern Iran levelled the ancient mud-brick city of Bam and killed at least 31,000 people. Iran's deadliest quake was a 7.4-magnitude tremor in 1990 that killed 40,000 people in the north, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless.

Iran hit by 5.9-magnitude quake, five injured

At least five people lost their lives and 120 were injured after an earthquake of 5.9-magnitude&nbsp;struck northwestern Iran on Friday.

The quake struck the&nbsp;120 kilometres (75 miles) southeast of the city of Tabriz, in East Azerbaijan Province in the early hours of the day. It was also followed by four aftershocks.

Local media reports said that&nbsp;the tremor was relatively strong and caused many people to run out of their homes in panic in the middle of the night.

According to a report,&nbsp;at least 30 houses had been destroyed. Authorities are conducting rescue operations in over 40&nbsp;villages.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) issued an alert warning that "significant casualties are likely and the disaster is potentially widespread".

Iran sits where two major tectonic plates meet and experiences frequent seismic activity.

The country has suffered a number of major disasters in recent decades, including at the ancient city of Bam, which was decimated by a catastrophic earthquake in 2003 that killed at least 31,000 people. &nbsp;

In 1990, a 7.4-magnitude quake in northern Iran killed 40,000 people, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless, reducing dozens of towns and nearly 2,000 villages to rubble.

Iran has experienced at least two other significant quakes in recent years -- one in 2005 that killed more than 600 people and another in 2012 that left some 300 dead.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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At least five people lost their lives and 120 were injured after an earthquake of 5.9-magnitude struck northwestern Iran on Friday. The quake struck the 120 kilometres (75 miles) southeast of the city of Tabriz, in East Azerbaijan Province in the early hours of the day.

At least five people lost their lives and 120 were injured after an earthquake of 5.9-magnitude struck northwestern Iran on Friday. The quake struck the 120 kilometres (75 miles) southeast of the city of Tabriz, in East Azerbaijan Province in the early hours of the day. It was also followed by four aftershocks. Local media reports said that the tremor was relatively strong and caused many people to run out of their homes in panic in the middle of the night. According to a report, at least 30 houses had been destroyed. Authorities are conducting rescue operations in over 40 villages. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) issued an alert warning that "significant casualties are likely and the disaster is potentially widespread". Iran sits where two major tectonic plates meet and experiences frequent seismic activity. The country has suffered a number of major disasters in recent decades, including at the ancient city of Bam, which was decimated by a catastrophic earthquake in 2003 that killed at least 31,000 people. In 1990, a 7.4-magnitude quake in northern Iran killed 40,000 people, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless, reducing dozens of towns and nearly 2,000 villages to rubble. Iran has experienced at least two other significant quakes in recent years -- one in 2005 that killed more than 600 people and another in 2012 that left some 300 dead. (With inputs from agencies)

Five killed, 120 injured in Iran earthquake

An earthquake struck Gilangharb city in Kermanshah province in western Iran near the Iraqi border on Sunday, injuring about 75 people; news agency Reuters reported citing local media reports.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) initially put the magnitude of the quake at 5.9 but later revised it&nbsp;to 5.5.

According to the report, most of the people got injured while they were trying to escape to the outdoors in panic.

So far some residential building and cattle farms have been damaged. Some roads were also blocked by the rock sliding.

Following the earthquake, aftershocks were also reported in the area.&nbsp;

Iran sits astride major fault lines and is prone to frequent tremors.

In November, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook western Iran, injuring more than 700 people, with most suffering minor wounds.

n 2003, a 6.6 magnitude quake in southeastern Kerman province killed 31,000 people and flattened the historic city of Bam.

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An earthquake struck Gilangharb city in Kermanshah province in western Iran near the Iraqi border on Sunday, injuring about 75 people; news agency Reuters reported citing local media reports.

An earthquake struck Gilangharb city in Kermanshah province in western Iran near the Iraqi border on Sunday, injuring about 75 people; news agency Reuters reported citing local media reports. The US Geological Survey (USGS) initially put the magnitude of the quake at 5.9 but later revised it to 5.5. According to the report, most of the people got injured while they were trying to escape to the outdoors in panic. So far some residential building and cattle farms have been damaged. Some roads were also blocked by the rock sliding. Following the earthquake, aftershocks were also reported in the area. Iran sits astride major fault lines and is prone to frequent tremors. In November, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook western Iran, injuring more than 700 people, with most suffering minor wounds. n 2003, a 6.6 magnitude quake in southeastern Kerman province killed 31,000 people and flattened the historic city of Bam.

5.5 magnitude earthquake in Iran, at least 75 injured

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An autorickshaw driver was lynched in Delhi's Uttam Nagar on Saturday on the suspicion of theft.&nbsp;

Police said two men had boarded Avinash Kumar's auto. They later got off but asked Kumar to wait for them.&nbsp;

Kumar meanwhile went to urinate.&nbsp;When he came back, police said, he saw a crowd thrashing the men.

The duo told the mob that Kumar was their leader, following which the crowd attacked him.

The duo had allegedly stolen batteries and kept them in Kumar's autorickshaw, the police said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/64-earthquake-rocks-western-iran-over-250-injured-179417">6.4 earthquake rocks western Iran; over 250 injured</a>

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Iran's western province of Kermanshah late Sunday, the country's institute of geophysics said, with local officials reporting some 260 people injured.&nbsp;

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A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Iran's western province of Kermanshah late Sunday, the country's institute of geophysics said, with local officials reporting some 260 people injured.&nbsp;

The epicentre of the quake was 17 kilometres southwest of the city of Sarpol-e Zahab, according to the institute, which said it struck at a depth of 7 kilometres.

At least 260 people were injured in Sarpol-e Zahab and the neighbouring city of Gilan-e Gharb, close to the Iraqi border, Kermanshah governor Houshang Bazvand told state television.

"We've had no reports of fatalities so far. The situation is currently under control," Bazvand said.

"There were power and water cuts in both cities, but they lasted only a few minutes."

The head of Iran's emergency medical services Pirhossein Kolivand said in televised comments that most of the injuries were due to "people panicking and fleeing their homes".&nbsp;

The number of those hurt could rise as 18 emergency teams dispatched from neighbouring provinces were still assessing the damage, he said.&nbsp;

Sarpol-e Zahab resident Fariba Babayi described the fear that swept the city when the quake hit. &nbsp;

"Lights went out, walls looked as if they were going to fall and all the neighbours were screaming," Babayi, 36, told AFP by telephone.

"I didn't run this time, even though my mother was out calling to me."

Those living in the city are all too familiar with the devastation earthquakes can bring after it bore the brunt of a 7.3-magnitude termor last November that killed 620 people and injured thousands more.&nbsp;

Partial rebuilding work on Babayi's house finished just a month ago after it was razed in that quake and her family are still paying construction costs.

"We cannot go back to normal life anymore. There are all the bad memories, the trauma people live with," she told AFP.&nbsp;

There were no official details of any damage to buildings and infrastructure after the latest earthquake.

The region was rocked by seven weaker aftershocks an hour after the initial tremor, the strongest of which was magnitude 5.2, the geophysics institue said.

There were also reports that the initial quake was felt across the border in Iraq.

'Just reconstructed'

Morteza Salimi, an official with the red crescent society of Iran, told semi-official news agency ISNA that the quake rocked areas "just reconstructed" after the tremor a year ago.

The quake last November damaged some 30,000 houses, with huge numbers made homeless at the start of the cold season in the mountainous region.

Local officials said the estimated cost of reconstruction would be billions of dollars, at a time when Iran was struggling to cope with a tanking economy.

There was criticism that new social housing built as part of a scheme championed by ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had failed to withstand the tremor.

The western province of Kermanshah was also hit by a 6.0-magnitude quake in August that killed two people and injured more than 250.

Iran sits on top of two major tectonic plates and sees frequent seismic activity.

In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude tremor struck the southeast of the country, decimating the ancient mud-brick city of Bam and killing at least 31,000 people.

The country's deadliest was a 7.4-magnitude quake in 1990, that killed 40,000 people in northern Iran, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless.

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Iran's western province of Kermanshah late Sunday, the country's institute of geophysics said, with local officials reporting some 260 people injured.

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Iran's western province of Kermanshah late Sunday, the country's institute of geophysics said, with local officials reporting some 260 people injured. The epicentre of the quake was 17 kilometres southwest of the city of Sarpol-e Zahab, according to the institute, which said it struck at a depth of 7 kilometres. At least 260 people were injured in Sarpol-e Zahab and the neighbouring city of Gilan-e Gharb, close to the Iraqi border, Kermanshah governor Houshang Bazvand told state television. "We've had no reports of fatalities so far. The situation is currently under control," Bazvand said. "There were power and water cuts in both cities, but they lasted only a few minutes." The head of Iran's emergency medical services Pirhossein Kolivand said in televised comments that most of the injuries were due to "people panicking and fleeing their homes". The number of those hurt could rise as 18 emergency teams dispatched from neighbouring provinces were still assessing the damage, he said. Sarpol-e Zahab resident Fariba Babayi described the fear that swept the city when the quake hit. "Lights went out, walls looked as if they were going to fall and all the neighbours were screaming," Babayi, 36, told AFP by telephone. "I didn't run this time, even though my mother was out calling to me." Those living in the city are all too familiar with the devastation earthquakes can bring after it bore the brunt of a 7.3-magnitude termor last November that killed 620 people and injured thousands more. Partial rebuilding work on Babayi's house finished just a month ago after it was razed in that quake and her family are still paying construction costs. "We cannot go back to normal life anymore. There are all the bad memories, the trauma people live with," she told AFP. There were no official details of any damage to buildings and infrastructure after the latest earthquake. The region was rocked by seven weaker aftershocks an hour after the initial tremor, the strongest of which was magnitude 5.2, the geophysics institue said. There were also reports that the initial quake was felt across the border in Iraq. 'Just reconstructed' Morteza Salimi, an official with the red crescent society of Iran, told semi-official news agency ISNA that the quake rocked areas "just reconstructed" after the tremor a year ago. The quake last November damaged some 30,000 houses, with huge numbers made homeless at the start of the cold season in the mountainous region. Local officials said the estimated cost of reconstruction would be billions of dollars, at a time when Iran was struggling to cope with a tanking economy. There was criticism that new social housing built as part of a scheme championed by ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had failed to withstand the tremor. The western province of Kermanshah was also hit by a 6.0-magnitude quake in August that killed two people and injured more than 250. Iran sits on top of two major tectonic plates and sees frequent seismic activity. In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude tremor struck the southeast of the country, decimating the ancient mud-brick city of Bam and killing at least 31,000 people. The country's deadliest was a 7.4-magnitude quake in 1990, that killed 40,000 people in northern Iran, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless.

6.4 earthquake rocks western Iran; over 250 injured

More than 700 people were injured in a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/64-earthquake-rocks-western-iran-over-250-injured-179417">6.4-magnitude earthquake</a> that shook western Iran, state television reported in an updated toll Monday.

The quake struck Kermanshah province late Sunday, with an epicentre 17 kilometres (11 miles) southwest of the city of Sarpol-e Zahab, according to the country's institute of geophysics.

State television, citing the emergency services, said that 716 people had been injured, but there were no reports of deaths or major damage.

State TV showed images of cracked walls inside homes, but said only 33 of those injured remained in hospital on Monday morning.

The initial quake, around seven kilometres deep, was followed by several aftershocks including one with a magnitude of 5.2.

Morteza Salimi, an official with Iran's Red Crescent Society, said most of Sunday's casualties had been injured in a stampede sparked by the first tremors.

AFP journalists reported feeling the quake as far away as Baghdad in neighbouring Iraq.

Salimi told semi-official news agency ISNA on Sunday that the quake had rocked areas newly rebuilt after a 7.3-magnitude tremor last November that killed 620 people and injured thousands more.

Iran sits on top of two major tectonic plates and sees frequent seismic activity.

In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude tremor struck the southeast of the country, decimating the ancient mud-brick city of Bam and killing at least 31,000 people.

The country's deadliest such incident was a 7.4-magnitude quake in 1990 that killed 40,000 people in northern Iran, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless.

More than 700 people were injured in a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that shook western Iran, state television reported in an updated toll Monday. The quake struck Kermanshah province late Sunday, with an epicentre 17 kilometres (11 miles) southwest of the city of Sarpol-e Zahab, according to the country's institute of geophysics.

More than 700 people were injured in a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that shook western Iran, state television reported in an updated toll Monday. The quake struck Kermanshah province late Sunday, with an epicentre 17 kilometres (11 miles) southwest of the city of Sarpol-e Zahab, according to the country's institute of geophysics. State television, citing the emergency services, said that 716 people had been injured, but there were no reports of deaths or major damage. State TV showed images of cracked walls inside homes, but said only 33 of those injured remained in hospital on Monday morning. The initial quake, around seven kilometres deep, was followed by several aftershocks including one with a magnitude of 5.2. Morteza Salimi, an official with Iran's Red Crescent Society, said most of Sunday's casualties had been injured in a stampede sparked by the first tremors. AFP journalists reported feeling the quake as far away as Baghdad in neighbouring Iraq. Salimi told semi-official news agency ISNA on Sunday that the quake had rocked areas newly rebuilt after a 7.3-magnitude tremor last November that killed 620 people and injured thousands more. Iran sits on top of two major tectonic plates and sees frequent seismic activity. In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude tremor struck the southeast of the country, decimating the ancient mud-brick city of Bam and killing at least 31,000 people. The country's deadliest such incident was a 7.4-magnitude quake in 1990 that killed 40,000 people in northern Iran, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless.

More than 700 hurt in Iran after 6.4-magnitude earthquake

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake on Thursday struck Iran's southern province of Bushehr, which is home to a nuclear power plant, state television reported.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.&nbsp

"The quake hit the Kaki area in the province this morning," the television said.

The semi-official Tasnim news agency said the quake was felt in Bahrain and some other Gulf states.

It said the depth of the quake was 18 km. It gave no further details.

Many houses in rural parts of the province are made of mud bricks, known to crumble easily in quake-prone Iran.

(With inputs from Reuters)

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake on Thursday struck Iran's southern province of Bushehr, which is home to a nuclear power plant, state television reported. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. "The quake hit the Kaki area in the province this morning," the television said. The semi-official Tasnim news agency said the quake was felt in Bahrain and some other Gulf states. It said the depth of the quake was 18 km. It gave no further details. Many houses in rural parts of the province are made of mud bricks, known to crumble easily in quake-prone Iran. (With inputs from Reuters)

Magnitude 5.9 quake strikes southern Iran, no casualties reported

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hit Kerman province in southeast Iran on Tuesday, injuring 18 people and damaging about 20 houses, state media reported.

The quake struck near the town of Hojdak, according to state TV. The US Geological Survey recorded its magnitude as 6.1 and said it struck at a depth of 57 km (35 miles).

Approximately 30 aftershocks have occurred, state media reported.

No deaths have been reported but 18 people were injured, state media said.

Pictures posted on state media showed groups of people standing in streets in the quake zone, fearing the collapse of buildings. The 20 damaged buildings were mostly older structures, state media reported. The pictures showed collapsed mud brick walls.

Another quake, which Iranian state media reported at 6.0 and the USGS reported at 5.4, hit western Iran on Monday, in the same region where a magnitude 7.3 earthquake killed at least 530 people last month. There have been no reports of deaths or injuries from Monday&#39;s quake.

Hardline rivals of President Hassan Rouhani have criticised the government`s reponse to last month&#39;s quake as too slow and inadequate.

The quake struck near the town of Hojdak; some 20 houses were damaged

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hit Kerman province in southeast Iran on Tuesday, injuring 18 people and damaging about 20 houses, state media reported. The quake struck near the town of Hojdak, according to state TV. The US Geological Survey recorded its magnitude as 6.1 and said it struck at a depth of 57 km (35 miles). Approximately 30 aftershocks have occurred, state media reported. No deaths have been reported but 18 people were injured, state media said. Pictures posted on state media showed groups of people standing in streets in the quake zone, fearing the collapse of buildings. The 20 damaged buildings were mostly older structures, state media reported. The pictures showed collapsed mud brick walls. Another quake, which Iranian state media reported at 6.0 and the USGS reported at 5.4, hit western Iran on Monday, in the same region where a magnitude 7.3 earthquake killed at least 530 people last month. There have been no reports of deaths or injuries from Monday's quake. Hardline rivals of President Hassan Rouhani have criticised the government`s reponse to last month's quake as too slow and inadequate.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits southeast Iran, 18 injured

The number of dead in a major earthquake that hit Iran&#39;s western province of Kermanshah this month has risen to 483, official news agency IRNA said.

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, IRNA and other Iranian media outlets said.

The 7.3-magnitude quake struck the mountainous region bordering Iraq late on November 12, injuring more than 12,000 people and leaving thousands homeless.

Eight people were killed in neighbouring Iraq.

Iran sees frequent seismic activity. In 1990, a 7.4-magnitude quake in northern Iran killed 40,000 people, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless.

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

The number of dead in a major earthquake that hit Iran's western province of Kermanshah this month has risen to 483, official news agency IRNA said. 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, IRNA and other Iranian media outlets said. The 7.3-magnitude quake struck the mountainous region bordering Iraq late on November 12, injuring more than 12,000 people and leaving thousands homeless. Eight people were killed in neighbouring Iraq. Iran sees frequent seismic activity. In 1990, a 7.4-magnitude quake in northern Iran killed 40,000 people, injured 300,000 and left half a million homeless.

Iran earthquake death toll rises to 483

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