Tehran, Aug 5 (Alliance News): A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Iran’s southern Kerman province on Tuesday, sending tremors across several cities and prompting residents to rush out of their homes in panic.
The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported the quake at a magnitude of 5.73, with its epicenter located 10 kilometers beneath the surface.
The seismic activity was widely felt across the southern and southeastern parts of Iran, although no immediate reports of casualties or significant property damage have been received.
Iranian authorities confirmed that emergency teams have been deployed to assess the impact in affected regions, including checking the structural integrity of buildings and critical infrastructure.
Initial reports from local media indicated disruption in mobile network services in some areas following the quake.
While the earthquake caused alarm among residents, who poured into the streets for safety, officials have urged the public to remain calm and follow safety instructions issued by emergency services.
The Iranian Seismological Center is monitoring aftershocks and has not ruled out the possibility of smaller tremors in the coming hours.
Iran sits on several major fault lines and is prone to frequent seismic activity. Kerman province, in particular, has experienced several damaging earthquakes in the past.
In recent years, the country has invested in improving its disaster response systems and public awareness campaigns to minimize loss during such events.
Local authorities are expected to issue a detailed assessment later in the day once full inspection reports from remote towns and villages are compiled.
