4.7-magnitude quake hits Iran

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck an area in Iran’s southern province of Fars on Monday morning, but there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties, Report informs, citing Tasnim News Agency.

The temblor hit an area near the city of Khonj at 4:29 am (local time) on Monday.

The epicenter, with a depth of 2 km, was determined to be at 27.8 degrees of north latitude and 53.31 degrees of east longitude.

Speaking to Tasnim, the managing director of the Crisis Management Organization in Fars Province said there have been no reports of casualties so far.