5.5 magnitude earthquake hits western Iran: Key Highlights | TheBriefWire
5.5 magnitude earthquake hits western Iran
Published 20 July 2026 ยท world
This is a developing story. Details to follow... A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck western Iran on Monday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake
This is a developing story. Details to follow... A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck western Iran on Monday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.The earthquake struck approximately 54 kilometers west of Kahriz, a city with a population of about 766,000, and 33 kilometers south of Javanrud, which has a population of roughly 38,600.
Published: July 20, 2026 โข 9:33 AM IST ยท Updated: July 20, 2026 โข 10:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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This is a developing story.
Details to follow...
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck western Iran on Monday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.The earthquake struck approximately 54 kilometers west of Kahriz, a city with a population of about 766,000, and 33 kilometers south of Javanrud, which has a population of roughly 38,600.