Three killed in strong earthquakes in Iran
At least three people were killed and more than a dozen wounded when a magnitude-6.1 earthquake jolted the Hormozgan province of Iran early Saturday. - Astro AWANI
TEHRAN: At least three people were killed and more than a dozen wounded when a magnitude-6.1 earthquake jolted the Hormozgan province of Iran early Saturday.
The quake struck at 2.02 am local time, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting Iran's semi-official media outlet Fars News Agency.
The epicentre of the earthquake was located in the village of Sayehus at a depth of 10 kilometres and inflicted heavy damage on the village and surrounding settlements.
Fifteen aftershocks were recorded minutes after the initial quake, including one of magnitude-6.1 and another at 6.3, said the news agency.
The regions of Kohn, Dejgan and Chan Ahmad were also jolted.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps units were dispatched to quake-hit regions to ensure security and assist residents.
-- BERNAMA
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