Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Iran

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 has struck Iran, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The tremor occurred on Tuesday at 05:06 UTC, approximately 125 kilometers southeast of the city of Bam, which has a population of about 99,000. The quake’s epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers.

There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

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