Earthquake Of 5.5 Magnitude Hits Southern Iran Region

Tehran: A massive earthquake of 5.5 magnitude hit the Southern Iran region on Monday leading to a panic-like situation in the region. According to the reports, strong tremors were felt in the region as the earthquake struck the country. As per the reports, no information has been received about any kind of damage due to the earthquake tremors so far. The epicentre of the earthquake was reportedly at a depth of 10 kilometres from the ground.

Reports suggested that there was a state of panic in the area after the earthquake. 

Earlier in October-November too, earthquake tremors were felt in Iran. Amidst massive tremors, there were discussions about Iran conducting a nuclear test. 

However, there were no confirmed reports regarding the same. 

Apart from Iran, earthquake tremors were also felt in India on Monday after an earthquake of 3.7 magnitude hit the Palghar district of Maharashtra on Monday morning. However, the earthquake, which was mild in nature caused no significant damage to lives or property.

District Disaster Management Cell chief Vivekanand Kadam, citing an official report, said that the earthquake struck Dahanu taluka at 4.35 am. He said that people in Bordi, Dapchari and Talasari areas of the taluka felt the tremors early in the morning.