Earthquake strikes Tehran, Iran's capital

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that an earthquake hit Tehran, Iran's capital, late on Tuesday.

According to the USGS, the quake measured magnitude 4.3 and occurred at 11:46 p.m. local time (20:16 GMT).

Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported a magnitude of 4.6, locating the epicenter east of Tehran in the Pardis region, at an estimated depth of about 10 km.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

IRIB added that the shaking was also perceived in Karaj, a suburb situated roughly 40 km west of Tehran.

Iran is among the world’s most seismically active nations, situated at the complex convergence of the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Frequent, high‑magnitude earthquakes often cause significant casualties and damage because of shallow epicenters and vulnerable infrastructure.

Major historical events include the 1990 Rudbar‑Tarom earthquake, which registered magnitude 7.4 and killed more than 40,000 people, and the 2003 Bam earthquake, which measured magnitude 6.6.

The 2003 Bam earthquake resulted in over 26,000 deaths and widespread devastation.

(dpa/NAN)

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