Strong Earthquake in Southern Iran with a Magnitude of 5.5 Raises Concerns
February 19, 2026139 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran this Thursday morning, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences, in a tremor that has rekindled fears of seismic activity in the region.
The center explained that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers below the Earth's surface, which is classified as a shallow earthquake, potentially increasing the likelihood of it being felt clearly in nearby areas.
No additional details regarding human or material losses have been reported at the time of publishing this news.
This tremor comes at a time when scientific warnings related to seismic activity and natural phenomena are increasing, amid growing interest in monitoring geological developments in the region.
