On the night of Friday, June 20, a moderate earthquake shook the Semnan province of Iran, causing a stir among residents, although no reports of major damage have surfaced yet.
The earthquake struck at 8:49 PM local time, initially reported with a magnitude of 5.2. The shock was felt 87 kilometers southeast of Semnan city.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), and the citizen seismograph network RaspberryShake also confirmed the earthquake, with its epicenter recorded at a depth of 35 kilometers.
The initial shockwaves hit south of Semnan, sparking concern but resulting in no immediate reports of damage.
Media reports indicated another quake near Surkeh, measured at a magnitude of 5.5.
Iranian officials confirmed this earthquake. Though its depth remains unclear, it is presumed to be shallow.
Light tremors were felt in regions like Semnan (with a population of approximately 124,800) and Mahdishahr (population 21,000). Residents reported slight vibrations, but there have been no major damage or injuries reported.
Platforms like VolcanoDiscovery urged local residents to share their experiences of the tremors to provide accurate global information. Experts suggest that based on early data, the likelihood of severe damage is low, but they continue to monitor the situation closely.
Iran is situated in a seismically active region and experiences such tremors occasionally. Although the seismic event on Friday was not severe, experts advise remaining vigilant.
