TEHRAN, Iran, Jan 23 (NNN-IRNA) – A 5.2-magnitude earthquake, hit Sargaz region, in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan on Wednesday, Iran’s Seismological Centre reported.
The earthquake, which took place at 10:53 p.m. local time (1923 GMT), was determined at 28.093 degrees north latitude, and 56.866 degrees east longitude, with the focus at the depth of 21 km.
No immediate report of casualties or damage is available.
Teams have been dispatched to the quake-hit region, to assess the possible damage and help people in need, according to the Red Crescent Society of Hormozgan Province.– NNN-IRNA
