Victims of the recent earthquake in the Mormori region of Ilam Province protested during the visit of the Minister of Roads and Urban Development and demanded the provision of aid and resources needed to overcome their ordeal. The Mehr News Agency reports that Abbas Abbas Akhondi arrived in the Mormori region on Wednesday August […]
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Injuries, damage follow Mormori quake
A earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit the Mormori region between the provinces of Ilam, Lorestan and Khuzestan on Monday August 18, damaging numerous homes and injuring scores of people. The Tehran University Geophysics Centre reports that the earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres. Rescue workers have been dispatched to […]
Earthquake Strikes Southern Iran
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has struck southern Iran, killing one person and injuring about 30 others. Iranian state television said the quake damaged many buildings and electricity lines in the southern province of Hormozgan. It hit early on January 2 in the town of Bastak, some 1,200 kilometers south of Tehran. Later, several aftershocks were […]
Earthquake Strikes Iran’s Bushehr Region
The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck about 60 kilometers northeast of the Iranian city of Bushehr, where Tehran has a nuclear power plant. Iran’s official IRNA news agency quoted local officials as saying that there were no immediate reports of damages or victims, but assessments were still under way. There […]
Strong Earthquake Hits Iran’s South
Iran’s Red Crescent says an earthquake in southern Iran has caused extensive damage and several injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake’s epicenter was 85 kilometers southeast of the town of Minab. The U.S. center also registered a series of aftershocks in the same area. The Red Crescent told state media that at […]
Moderate Earthquake In Northwest Iran
Iran’s state-run television says a moderate 5.2-magnitude earthquake rattled a small town in the country’s northwest on April 18. It says the quake shook the town of Tasooj, which is about 600 kilometers northwest of the capital, Tehran. There were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey put the […]
Ban saddened by loss of life caused by earthquake in south-west Iran
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he was saddened by the loss of life and destruction caused by a powerful earthquake that hit Iran’s Bushehr province. In a statement, Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said Mr. Ban “extends his sincere condolences to the Iranian Government and people, particularly the families of those who have died.” According to […]
Iran ends rescue effort after Bushehr earthquake kills 37 people
Iran stopped its rescue efforts as the death toll rose to 37 after a 6.1 earthquake struck Bushehr province, home to a nuclear plant, state media said. More than 850 people were injured yesterday when the quake hit the town of Kaki, 160 kilometers (100 miles) from the plant, and about 800 houses were […]
Earthquake Strikes Near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Station
The U.S. Geological Survey reports an earthquake with a magnitude 6.3 has struck 89 kilometers southeast of the Iranian city of Bushehr. The country’s only nuclear power station is based in the area. Iran state media have so far reported three fatalities. The region is about 90 kilometres from the site of Iran’s Bushehr […]
Earthquake Strikes Near Iran-Afghanistan Border
An earthquake measuring 5.5 in magnitude has struck eastern Iran. Iran’s Fars news agency said eight people had been killed and 12 injured in the quake on December 5.