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Northern Iran Hit By 5.6-Magnitude Earthquake: 4.0 Quake Felt In Tajikistan

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran on Sunday at a shallow depth of 3 km, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported. On the same day, Tajikistan experienced a 4.0 quake at a depth of 160 km, according to the National Center for Seismology.

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Published by Sofia Babu Chacko
Last updated: July 20, 2025 08:46:05 IST

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.

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Published by Sofia Babu Chacko
Last updated: July 20, 2025 08:46:05 IST

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