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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.1 Reported In Iran Near Turkmenistan

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale was reported in northeastern Iran close to the border with Turkmenistan on September 13. The jots of the earthquake were also felt in Iran's Quchan city. However, any human casualties and damage to properties have not been reported so far anywhere. The epicenter was recorded at the depth of 10 kilometers from the surface.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 - 08:38 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Earthquake, Iran, Turkmenistan, USGS, Quchan

Courtesy: Ani News