Bandar Abbas, Hormuzgan Prov, Jan 26, IRNA – An official with the Red Crescent Society in this southern city said the 5-Richter earthquake that jolted this city late Sunday night, according to initial reports, had no damage.
  Head of RCS local office Ali A'ma said since the epicenter of the quke was in the mountans around the city and because of the probability of landslide, rescue teams have been dispatched to the nearby villages.
He urged people to keep cool but to take safety precausions.

An earthquake measuring 5 on Richter scale shook Bandar Abbas and surrounding areas at 23:41 Sunday (local time).

The tremor, which lasted for about 8 seconds, caused panic among people.

The epicenter of the quake was 31km north of Bandar Abbas and in the depth of 8 km underground.

By IRNA

 

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