19 Mar 2024
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolts near Tabriz in NW Iran

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolts near Tabriz in NW Iran
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 15 km struck East Azarbaijan province in northwest Iran on Sunday morningwith no immediate reports of casualties.

According to Irans Seismological Center affiliated with the Institute of Geophysics of Tehran University, the4.4 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8a.m. local timeon Sunday near Tabrizin East Azarbaijanprovinceat a depth of 15 kilometers.

The epicentre of the quake was located at46.35 degrees longitudeand38.2 degrees latitude.

The earthquake was felt also in Tabriz, Basmenj and Sardroud.

Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the affected areas to assess the possible damages.

There are no immediate reports of any casualties or damages to buildings so far.

 

By MEHRNEWS
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