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Eastern Iran hit by deadly earthquake | Eastern Iran hit by deadly earthquake |
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At least five people have been killed by a moderately powerful earthquake in eastern Iran, say officials. | At least five people have been killed by a moderately powerful earthquake in eastern Iran, say officials. |
The 5.5 magnitude quake struck near Zohan in South Khorasan province, close to the Afghan border, in the early evening, said the Fars news agency. | The 5.5 magnitude quake struck near Zohan in South Khorasan province, close to the Afghan border, in the early evening, said the Fars news agency. |
At least 20 people were hurt and many in the provincial capital Birjand fled their homes, the agency said. | At least 20 people were hurt and many in the provincial capital Birjand fled their homes, the agency said. |
Iran is frequently hit by quakes - in 2003 tens of thousands of people were killed in a quake which flattened Bam. | Iran is frequently hit by quakes - in 2003 tens of thousands of people were killed in a quake which flattened Bam. |
More than 300 people died in two quakes in north-western Iran in August this year. | More than 300 people died in two quakes in north-western Iran in August this year. |
Tehran University's Seismological Centre said the latest quake hit at 20:38 local time (17:08 GMT), 25km (15 miles) from Zohan. | Tehran University's Seismological Centre said the latest quake hit at 20:38 local time (17:08 GMT), 25km (15 miles) from Zohan. |
State TV quoted a local MP, Javad Heravi, as saying it had damaged rural buildings and cut phone and power lines. Twelve villages were affected, the TV added. | State TV quoted a local MP, Javad Heravi, as saying it had damaged rural buildings and cut phone and power lines. Twelve villages were affected, the TV added. |
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to the scene, media reports said. |
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