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Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude rattles northern Iran region

Earthquake was at a depth of 3 km (1.86 miles), says EMSC

By Reuters
July 20, 2025
A representational image of a Richter scale reading. — Time and Date website/File
A representational image of a Richter scale reading. — Time and Date website/File

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck northern Iran on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.

The quake was at a depth of 3 km (1.86 miles), EMSC said.