5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Central Iran Amid Heightened Tensions

5.2-magnitude earthquake in Iran

No casualties or damage reported

Iran is a seismically active zone

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale struck central Iran this Friday.

The quake occurred around 9:30 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT), according to state television Press TV.

The epicenter was located in Semnan Province, in the central part of the country.

Fortunately, no casualties or material damage have been reported so far.

Earthquake in Central Iran

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake took place 35km SW of Semnan, Iran at 17:49 UTC (6 minutes ago). The depth was 10km and was reported by GFZ. #earthquake #earthquakes #Semnan #Iran pic.twitter.com/fCjN91J3Ns

— Earthquake Alerts (@QuakeAlerts) June 20, 2025

The tremor was felt in several nearby cities, including the capital Tehran and Qom, according to EFE news agency.

However, authorities have yet to provide specific details about the effects in these areas.

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Iran is one of the world’s most seismically active countries.

Iran frequently experiences earthquakes due to its location along several major geological fault lines.

Earthquake Damage and Casualties in Iran

The most devastating earthquakes in Iran’s recent history occurred in 1990 and 2003.

In 1990, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake claimed the lives of 37,000 people and injured more than 100,000.

In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude quake leveled the city of Bam, killing 31,000 people.

The last major earthquake happened in November 2017, when a 7.3-magnitude quake struck Kermanshah Province in the northwest of the country.

That quake left a tragic toll of 620 dead and over 12,000 injured.

Although today’s tremor caused no casualties, central Iran remains vulnerable to stronger quakes due to its geological location.

Local authorities continue to monitor the situation and remain on alert for any potential aftershocks.

Seismic activity in Iran is a constant reminder of the need to strengthen infrastructure and emergency response systems.

Conclusion

Prevention and preparedness are crucial to mitigating the devastating effects of natural disasters.

Despite ongoing efforts to improve earthquake resilience, tragedy remains a looming threat in Iran, a country where the ground has once again shaken with force.