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Successive earthquakes of magnitude 5.2 and 5.7 in Iran's Kermanshah

Colemêrg Haber
Successive earthquakes of magnitude 5.2 and 5.7 in Iran's Kermanshah
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Key Points

  • Two consecutive earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.2 and 5.7 occurred in Iran's Kermanshah.
  • The tremors emerged at a depth of approximately 8 kilometers and were also felt in surrounding provinces.
  • The impact of the events reached cities in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
  • While damage assessment efforts continue in the region, no official loss of life or property has been announced yet.

By the Numbers

5.2 and 5.7 magnitude8 kilometers depth65 kilometers distance to Kermanshah

Two consecutive earthquakes occurred in the city of Kermanshah, located in the Rojhilat region of Iran. The magnitude of the first tremor, announced to be centered in the Kuzeran district, was measured at 5.2. Shortly after, a second earthquake struck the same region, and this tremor was recorded with a magnitude of 5.7.

The tremors were reported to have occurred at a depth of approximately 8 kilometers. The epicenter of the earthquakes is located 65 kilometers from Kermanshah and 98 kilometers from Sine. The intense tremors caused panic in surrounding cities such as Ilam, Hamedan, and Loristan, and were also felt in the cities of Sulaymaniyah and Halabja in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

Following the earthquakes, damage assessment efforts were initiated in the region. So far, no official statement has been made regarding any casualties or material damage. Authorities continue their investigations in the area.

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What are the magnitudes and depth of the earthquakes that occurred?
The magnitudes of the consecutive earthquakes were measured as 5.2 and 5.7, respectively. It was reported that the tremors occurred at a depth of approximately 8 kilometers.
In which regions were the earthquakes felt?
The earthquakes, centered in Kuzeran, were felt in the Iranian cities of Kermanshah, Ilam, Hamedan, Sine, and Loristan, as well as in Sulaymaniyah and Halabja in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
Has any loss of life or property been confirmed so far in the earthquakes?
No official statement has been made yet regarding casualties or material damage. Authorities' damage assessment and investigation efforts are ongoing in the region.

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