At least 24 people were injured following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Garmsar in Iran
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has struck the northern Iranian city of Garmsar, resulting in injuries to at least 24 individuals, according to local reports.
A seismic event struck the city in Semnan Province at 5:16 a.m. local time (0146 GMT) on Sunday, occurring at a depth of 11 kilometers. The initial tremor was followed by 10 subsequent aftershocks.
The earthquake was experienced across the provinces of Tehran, Qom, and Alborz.
According to Pejaman Gharaiyan, the director of the Emergency Medical Services department at Semnan University of Medical Sciences, six individuals received on-site treatment while 18 others were transported to a hospital for further medical attention.
He further stated that 15 individuals who had been hospitalized have since been discharged.
In a statement from Gramsar, Saeid Majidi, the head of the Red Crescent Society, confirmed that the recent earthquake resulted in no material damage or casualties.
The governor of Garmsar, Reza Khani, has announced that emergency response teams have been placed on alert, advising residents to stay calm.
Iran is located at the convergence of several major tectonic plates, resulting in frequent seismic activity in the region.
In what remains the nation’s most lethal seismic event to date, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in June 1990, devastating the cities of Rudbar and Manjil in Gilan Province. This catastrophic tremor claimed the lives of 40,000 individuals, injured 300,000, and rendered half a million people homeless.
