A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook northeastern Iran Thursday, state television reported, adding that there were no immediate reports of damage.
The quake hit the town of Sangan at a shallow depth of 8 km (5 miles) it said. The town, which has a population of about 10,000, is located near the border with Afghanistan.
“We have not received any reports of casualties until this moment, but a large area has been affected, which our survey teams are investigating,” the head of the provincial emergency department, Hojjatali Shayanfar, told state TV.
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Northeastern Iran, State TV Says
Read More
Bagikan Berita Ini
0 Response to "Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Northeastern Iran, State TV Says"
Post a Comment