WANA (May 13) – The 4.6-magnitude earthquake that struck late last night along the border of Tehran and Mazandaran provinces caused hours of anxiety for residents in eastern parts of the capital of Iran.

 

However, despite the tense night, authorities confirmed that no casualties or property damage were reported. In the aftermath of the quake, conflicting reports emerged over whether the epicenter was in Tehran or the nearby city of Pardis.

 

Seismologist Mehdi Zare explained that the earthquake did not actually originate in Tehran, but rather in the Pardis area, where it was later strongly felt across the capital. According to him, the source of the quake was located about 35 kilometers from Tehran and preliminary data indicate that it occurred along the Pardis fault line.

 

Zare noted that seismic activity continued throughout the night, with nine aftershocks recorded by 6 a.m. He said the earthquake likely occurred around 10 kilometers south of the intersection between the Mosha Fault and the North Tehran Fault — one of the most seismically sensitive zones east of the capital.

 

The seismologist also pointed out that the 4.6-magnitude quake was the second significant earthquake in the Pardis-Bumehen area this year, following a 4.1-magnitude tremor in April. He emphasized that even moderate earthquakes can become highly significant in densely populated areas such as Tehran, where millions of residents may feel the shaking.

 

Meanwhile, local officials said emergency and rescue teams were placed on full alert immediately after the earthquake struck. Reza Taherkhani, the governor of Pardis County, stated that all operational and relief units responded quickly and that no human or financial losses had been reported.

 

According to Iran’s National Seismological Center at the University of Tehran’s Geophysics Institute, several aftershocks were recorded early this morning near Pardis, including a 3.1-magnitude tremor at 3:29 a.m. and a 3.3-magnitude quake at 5:57 a.m., both occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers.

 

Experts believe the recent seismic activity in the Pardis-Bumehen region is linked to the interaction and stress buildup between the North Tehran and Mosha fault systems. Despite the unsettling night for residents of the capital, officials say the situation remains under control and calm has returned to the area.

 

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tehran

WANA (May 13) – A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the border area between Tehran and Mazandaran provinces moments ago, with tremors felt across several parts of the capital and nearby cities.   According to local reports, the quake was felt in northern and southeastern areas of Tehran, including Pardis, Varamin, Pakdasht, and parts of Shemiranat. Residents […]

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