5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Iran

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Tuesday, the official IRNA news agency reported.

There was no immediate information about possible casualties or damage from the quake, which hit near the town of Beyram.

“Tremors were felt in the eastern coast of Qatar and is expected to be felt in many neighbouring countries which are close to the epicentre,” Qatar Meteorology Department tweeted.



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