A magnitude of 5.6 earthquake hit Northern Iran on early hour of Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) stated. The earthquake, that happened at a depth of only 3 km (1.86 miles), sent tremors, felt throughout much of the region. As per the reports, no damage or casualties were reported.
On the same day, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was also reported in Tajikistan, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake had a depth of 160 km, with the epicenter at 36.87 N latitude and 72.10 E longitude.
EQ of M: 4.0, On: 20/07/2025 01:01:55 IST, Lat: 36.87 N, Long: 72.10 E, Depth: 160 Km, Location: Tajikistan.
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