5.6 magnitude earthquake hits western Iran
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:24 | 05 December 2024
- Modified Date: 09:26 | 05 December 2024
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Haftkel in Iran's western Khuzestan province early Thursday, according to Tehran University's seismology center.
The quake, recorded at 07.32 a.m. local time (0402GMT), occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
There were no immediate reports of casualties and damage to buildings.
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