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Earthquakes Shake Iran

Shortly after two earthquakes (magnitudes of 4.7 and 5.7) caused mild damage in southern Iran, a third earthquake (magnitude 5.9) occurred in the western province of Kermanshah, injuring at least 130 people and damaging several buildings. No deaths have been reported.

Advice

Travellers to the affected areas should exercise caution since essential services, including transportation, may be disrupted.

References

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/Reuters/worldNews/~3/O2xoc9v8SS8/magnitude-4-7-and-5-7-quakes-strike-southern-iran-state-tv-idUSKBN1KC06I http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/Reuters/worldNews/~3/wLQTr1roNTU/magnitude-5-9-quake-hits-western-iran-hours-after-southern-temblors-idUSKBN1KC06I http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/Reuters/worldNews/~3/AuxmtAZ5RXU/magnitude-5-9-quake-hits-western-iran-hours-after-southern-quake-idUSKBN1KC06I http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/Reuters/worldNews/~3/h-Sy9OW25kE/magnitude-5-9-quake-injures-nearly-130-in-western-iran-idUSKBN1KC06I Last updated:2020-12-13T22:10:49.208984Z

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