5.6-Magnitude Quake Hit Southern Iran

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TEHRAN, Jun 25 (NNN-IRNA) – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck the areas near the port of Charak, in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province today, state TV reported.

The epicentre of the earthquake, which took place at 08:07 a.m. local time (0337 GMT), was at a depth of 22 km and located 23 km from Charak port, and 25 km from Kish Island, said the report.

There has been no immediate report of casualties or damage so far.