4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes near Tehran, felt across surrounding areas
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Iran near the city of Pardis east of Tehran late Tuesday, according to Iran's Seismological Center. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and was felt in several surrounding areas, including eastern parts of Tehran province.
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Iran near the city of Pardis east of Tehran late Tuesday, according to Iran's Seismological Center. The earthquake occurred at 2016GMT at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), the center said in a preliminary report.
Epicenter location
The epicenter was located near the Tehran-Mazandaran provincial border, around 41 kilometers from Tehran and 77 kilometers from Karaj. The quake was also reportedly felt in several surrounding areas, including eastern parts of Tehran province and nearby cities in Mazandaran province.
No immediate reports
No immediate reports of casualties or damage were issued. The earthquake comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, which began on Feb. 28.
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Iran's seismic activity
Iran is located on major seismic fault lines and experiences frequent earthquakes. The country has suffered several devastating quakes in recent decades, including the 2003 Bam earthquake that killed more than 26,000 people.
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