5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Hormozgan, southern Iran

Hormozgan (IP) - A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sargaz region in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan on Wednesday, Iran's Seismological Center reported.

Iran Press/Iran news: The earthquake, which took place at 10:53 p.m. local time (19:23 GMT), was determined at 28.093 degrees north latitude and 56.866 degrees east longitude, with the focus at the depth of 21 km.

There has been no immediate report of casualties or damage.

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.

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