Iran Press/Iran news: The earthquake was felt in other cities in southwestern Iran such as Ahwaz, Abadan, Dezful, Izeh, Karoun, as well as in cities further afield in southern, western and northwestern Iran, including the cities of Shiraz, Kermanshah, Isfahan, Shahr-e-Kord, Hamedan, Yasouj, Ilam, and various other places.
Quake Rocks Masjed Soleiman in Southwestern Iran
According to Iran's National Seismology Centre, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 17 kilometers at about 11:30 am on Monday morning.
Quake Rocks Masjed Soleiman in Southwestern Iran
Some news reports put the number of casualties at five, but other reports say one person has been killed and twenty others have been injured.
Masjed Soleyman grand mosque damaged by the quake
The powerful quake has caused some damage in Masjed Soleiman and other areas of southwestern Iran.
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