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Iran earthquake: Did nuclear test trigger the tremors?

  • On March 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck the Gerash region in southern Iran, with the US Geological Survey recording the tremor early Tuesday.
  • In the Zagros fold-thrust belt, where the Arabian and Eurasian plates meet, southern Iran experiences frequent shallow quakes, with seismic monitoring agencies confirming a 10-kilometre depth and no evidence of artificial detonations.
  • Seismic monitoring sources confirmed the quake and reported no tsunami warning, while local authorities said there are no confirmed injuries and they are monitoring for aftershocks with low risk of widespread impact.
  • Following coordinated strikes and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday, the quake drew attention because of timing during Operation Epic Fury.
  • Nearby strategic sites include the Gchine Uranium Mine and Bushehr civilian nuclear power plant, with no verified damage reported; underground missile storage and hardened military sites are built to withstand such events.
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Khaleej Times broke the news in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (the) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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