Earthquake in Northeastern Iran Claims Four Lives and Injures Over 100

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Kashmar in Iran's Razavi Khorasan province around noon on Tuesday, resulting in tragic loss of four lives and injuring 120 ors. Of injured, 35 have been hospitalized, according to local governor.

Hojjatollah Shariatmari, Governor of Kashmar, reported casualties, stating, "In Tuesday's earthquake in city, 120 people have also been injured, with 35 of m hospitalized."

US Geological Survey noted that earthquake's epicenter was located approximately five kilometers from Moghan in Razavi Khorasan Province, at a depth of six kilometers. Local Iranian media confirmed magnitude at 5.0.

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Iran, situated on several major fault lines, frequently experiences seismic activity. country averages about 10,000 earthquakes annually, according to United Nations. This latest quake ds to a history of significant seismic events in region.

In November, a devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Iraqi border, resulting in over 530 deaths and thousands of injuries. Anor catastrophic event occurred in 2003 when a 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit historic city of Bam, killing tens of thousands.

More recently, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Khoy in West Azerbaijan province last year, killing at least three people and injuring over 800. At that time, Mehr news agency reported damage to 70 villages.

people of Iran continue to endure impact of se natural disasters, with latest incident in Kashmar highlighting ongoing risk faced by those living in seismically active regions. Authorities are working to provide aid and support to those affected by Tuesday's earthquake.