A 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Northwest Iran... 500 Houses Damaged, Over 500 Residents Injured

Damage site from the earthquake that occurred in southern Iran last July [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the northwestern region of Iran, injuring over 500 residents.

According to local media on the 5th, Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian, governor of West Azerbaijan Province, stated, "The earthquake that occurred at dawn destroyed 500 houses and injured 528 residents," adding, "Among them, 135 people are seriously injured and are receiving hospital treatment." According to the announcement, 12 villages were affected by the earthquake, and electricity and water supply were cut off in several areas.

Authorities are currently carrying out restoration work in the affected areas.

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