Iran Earthquake

Strong Iran quake causes damage, injuries in Tehran

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 11, 2013

A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit southern Iran early on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, with local media reporting of damaged villages and several injuries.

Earthquake rattles region near nuke reactor in Iran

Associated Press | Monday May 6, 2013

Iran says a moderate earthquake rattled a region near the country's main nuclear reactor, but there were no reports of damage or deaths in the surrounding area.

Iran hit by a second quake in two days

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2013

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Iran today, only days after a deadly temblor struck near the border with Pakistan, media reported citing the seismological centre at Tehran University.

Thousands in Pakistan affected by Iran quake

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 17, 2013

Thousands of Pakistanis have been affected by a huge earthquake in Iran that damaged hundreds of homes and killed at least 41 people, sparking a military rescue effort in the remote region.

Pakistani army evacuates injured from earthquake area

Associated Press | Wednesday April 17, 2013

The Pakistani army said on Wednesday that it evacuated 16 seriously injured people by helicopter from the site of a deadly earthquake near the Iranian border.

US offers aid as Iran earthquake kills 34 in Pakistan

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 17, 2013

Pakistani troops have mobilised to help the desperately poor victims of an earthquake centred in nearby Iran that killed at least 34 people, as the United States offered help to both nations.

Powerful earthquake strikes in Iran

Thomas Erdbrink, The New York Times | Tuesday April 16, 2013

A powerful earthquake that struck southeastern Iran was felt in several countries in Asia on Tuesday, rocking buildings in the Indian capital of New Delhi, sending panicked residents of Karachi, Pakistan, fleeing into the streets and causing tremors ...

Earthquake in Iran: Tremors felt in Gujarat, people come out on roads in panic

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2013

Tremors shook Ahmedabad and many other parts of Kutch and south Gujarat this afternoon, a Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) official said.

Was near Burj Khalifa in Dubai: 10 surfer comments on earthquake

NDTV.com | Tuesday April 16, 2013

We're asking you to share whether you felt today's tremors. Please stay safe and when you can, join the conversation here. These are 10 ndtv.com surfer comments (some have been shortened):

Earthquake in Iran: 40 feared dead, massive tremors felt in North India too

Agencies | Tuesday April 16, 2013

Tremors were felt across North India shortly after 4 pm today as an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck Iran, where at least 40 people were reported dead at 5 pm and many more were feared killed, according to local media.

Iran quake toll mounts to 37, state announces three days of mourning

Associated Press | Wednesday April 10, 2013

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake killed at least 37 and injured hundreds more in a sparsely populated area in southern Iran on Tuesday, Iranian officials said, adding that it did not damage a nuclear plant in the region.

30 killed in strong quake near Iran nuclear plant

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 9, 2013

A powerful earthquake struck near Iran's Gulf port city of Bushehr on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people and injuring 800 but leaving Iran's only nuclear power plant intact, officials said.

6.1 earthquake strikes near Iran's Nuclear city, 20 killed

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 9, 2013

A powerful earthquake struck near Iran's Gulf port city of Bushehr on Tuesday, killing at least 20 people and injuring 650 but leaving Iran's only nuclear power plant intact, officials said.

Quake shakes east Iran; five dead, several injured

Associated Press | Thursday December 6, 2012

A moderate earthquake shook eastern Iran on Wednesday, killing five people and injuring several others, Iranian TV reported.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits eastern Iran

Reuters | Thursday December 6, 2012

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 in magnitude struck eastern Iran on Wednesday, 48 miles (77 kilometres) north-northeast of Birjand, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.