Earthquake strikes south of Iran - GulfToday

Earthquake strikes south of Iran

  • 22 Nov 2020
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A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit south of Iran on Sunday at 8:13 am, reported the National Centre of Meteorology.

In the statement, it added that the earthquake was of 10km depth.

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According to the centre, "this is a natural activity on the borders of the Arabian plate in the south part of Iran along the Zagros mountains."

The tremors did not affect the UAE.

 

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