Earthquake Today: 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Iran, Tajikistan Faces 4.0 Quake
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Earthquake Today: 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Iran, Tajikistan faces 4.0 quake
Northern Iran was hit by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake, while Tajikistan felt a 4.0 quake at 160 km depth. The region's mountainous terrain increases its vulnerability to earthquakes and other natural disasters, affecting crucial resources like hydropower and irrigation.
Quake Hits Northern Iran: Communities Brace for Aftershocks | Science-Environment
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck northern Iran, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 3 kilometers. Emergency services are on alert, and residents are advised to be cautious as aftershocks may follow.
According to the source of the Shafaq News Agency, "the earthquake reached three degrees on the Richter scale, and was felt by some residents close to their position in the outskirts of Zakho." The earthquake did not cause any human or material damage, pointing out that this region was occasionally experiencing a slight earthquake because of its geographical nature, which is close to the Turkish border.
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