US EditionMagnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes southern Iran region, EMSC says
- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Iran's Semnan Province on June 20, 2025, at 21:19 p.m. local time, according to Iranian news agency IRNA.
- The quake struck near Sorkheh, 17 kilometers from the town, with no reports of damage yet released.
- This region of Iran is known for its seismic activity, having experienced many destructive earthquakes in the past.
- In 2013, a catastrophic earthquake in Bam resulted in at least 34,000 casualties.
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A powerful 5.1-magnitude earthquake has shaken northern Iran amid the war with Israel, The Sun reported on Friday.
Powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes near Iran's Semnan city
A powerful earthquake struck near Iran's Semnan, sending tremors through the region. According to reports from the GFZ, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred around 35 km southwest of Semnan at 5.49 local time. The earthquake's depth was recorded at 10 km, indicating a relatively shallow tremor that could possibly cause major damage. As news of the earthquake spreads, concerns are growing about the potential impact on the region. Semnan, a city in…
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook northern Iran today Friday, June 20, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in the middle of a war with Israel.The telluric movement took place 10 kilometers deep and about 37 kilometers southwest of the city of Semnan, added the USGS.The Iranian press agency Tasnim reported preliminary a magnitude 5.2 movement.Trembling Iran today June 20: no injuries or material damage are reported On social media and …
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