Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

#BREAKING
U.S. Geological Survey:
5.6 magnitude earthquake, 84 km NE of Ahvaz, SW Iran.
Epicenter near Masjed Soleyman
Depth: 17 km

The quake is described as strong and felt across the oil-rich Khuzestan Province, neighboring Lorestan Province & Kuwait.

(Map of Masjed Soleyman)

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5.7 magnitude earthquake in Khuzestan Province, SW #Iran
Around 10:30 am local time
Epicenter near Masjed Soleyman
Quake felt in the cities of Ahvaz, Shushtar, Abadan, Andimeshk & Dezful.
No reports of casualties & damages as of yet.
Some claim quake lasted around one minute.

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USGS info:
5.7 magnitude quake - 28km SE of Masjed Soleyman, #Iran
10:30:31 am local time

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Earthquake near Masjed Soleyman, SW #Iran
Incoming video footage

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Initial reports from Masjed Soleyman, SW #Iran
1 dead, 4 injured after today's 5.7 magnitude earthquake.
Electricity is down in many areas. Local power station damaged.
Telephone antennas damaged in some areas.
Mosques also reporting damages.

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More images posted on social media following today's earthquake in southwest #Iran

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Reports indicate one dead and 20 injured following today's earthquake in southwest #Iran.