Iran's southern regions were struck by a double dose of seismic activity today, with a second significant earthquake rocking the area within hours of an earlier quake.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) took to social media to announce that strong tremors had been felt in the southern parts of the country.
The most recent quake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale depth of 64 kilometers NNW of Bandar Abbas, rattled the region, leaving residents understandably anxious.
The epicenter of this earthquake is currently under investigation, and the local authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the affected communities.
The day started with a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that occurred earlier in the morning, further complicating the situation for the southern provinces.
According to reports from the German Research Center for Geosciences, this earlier quake had a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles).
The timing of these two significant earthquakes has understandably raised concerns about aftershocks and potential damage to infrastructure and property in the affected areas. Emergency response teams are on high alert, ready to provide immediate assistance and assess the extent of any destruction.
