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Last Updated:June 21, 2025, 00:55 IST
Iran Earthquake: Tremors were felt across parts of northern Iran, though no immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been confirmed.
Iran Earthquake: No immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been confirmed. (Representational)
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the city of Sorkheh in Semnan Province, according to Iranian authorities. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported that the quake occurred at a moderately shallow depth of 35 kilometers with tremors felt across parts of northern Iran. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
Iran is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, located on the Alpine-Himalayan belt where the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. This geological setting results in frequent seismic activity. On average, the country experiences around 2,100 earthquakes annually, with approximately 15 to 16 registering at magnitude 5.0 or higher.
In recent days, Iran recorded several notable tremors as a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Kashmar in Razavi Khorasan Province on June 19 while on June 17, another 4.2-magnitude quake hit near Borazjan in Bushehr Province.
The earthquake comes as Iran remains on heightened military alert amid escalating tensions with Israel.
Location :Iran
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