4.2-magnitude quake hits Southern Iran

On Wednesday (14 August), a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Bushehr Province in southern Iran. The tremor occurred in the Bandar Kangan district at 07:18 a.m. (local time), with the quake originating at a depth of 20 km. Despite the significant seismic activity, no immediate reports of casualties or damage have occurred. Emergency services are on standby to assess the situation further, but initial checks suggest that the quake did not result in major harm.

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