Magnitude 5.1 quake hits western Iran, no casualties reported: TV
Four rescue teams have been dispatched to the area
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DUBAI:
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck Iran’s western province of Lorestan on Wednesday, Iranian state TV reported, adding that there were no immediate reports of casualties.
The quake was at a depth of 7 km (4.4 miles), state TV said, and took place near the city of Firouzabad.
“Four rescue teams have been dispatched to the area,” TV said.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck Iran’s western province of Lorestan on Wednesday, Iranian state TV reported, adding that there were no immediate reports of casualties.
The quake was at a depth of 7 km (4.4 miles), state TV said, and took place near the city of Firouzabad.
“Four rescue teams have been dispatched to the area,” TV said.