17 minutes agoEarthquake Strikes Iran
Periskopi(2 months ago)
(2 months ago)A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has hit Iran, feeling in a wide area on the border between Tehran and Mazadaran provinces near the town of Pardis.
The news has been confirmed by Iranian state media, while authorities have started verifications on the ground.
According to seismological data, the earthquake was recorded at 23:46 local time (22:15 by local time), at a depth of about ten miles [10 km].
This relatively shallow depth makes the swings feel stronger on the surface, especially in the inhabited areas, writes Skynews.
Local residents have reported severe shocks for a few seconds, while some have been out of residences as a precaution. So far there are no official reports of victims or major material damage, but emergency services and local civil protection structures have been put on alert to inspect buildings and infrastructure.
Seismology experts point out that a 4.6 magnitude earthquake is classified as a slight to medium swing. It is usually felt by the population in nearby areas, but rarely causes serious damage, except when buildings are weak or built without antisismic standards. Iranian authorities are expected to publish further information in the following hours, while the situation is being monitored closely for any possible follow-up. /Periscope
