A moderate -intensity earthquakes were recorded on Friday, 20 June in the Semanan province of Iran, causing a stir among the local people, although no major damage has been reported so far.
The earthquake occurred at 8:49 pm local time at the local time, whose intensity was then stated to be 5.2. This shock was recorded in 87 km south-east from the city of Semanan.
The European-Bhumadhyagya Cymological Center (EMSC), German Research Center for Geochenses (GFZ), and Civil Cymograph Network Raspberryshake also confirmed the earthquake and recorded the center in a depth of 35 km.
It is being told in other media reports that at 9:19 pm, an earthquake came to Surkheh in Semanan province, whose intensity was measured 5.5. Iran officials have confirmed this earthquake. Although its depth is not clear, it is believed that it was also superficial.
Mild earthquake tremors were felt in areas such as Semanan (whose population is about 1,24,800) and Mahdishahar (population 21,000). People complained of light vibration, but no major loss or news has been revealed.
Platforms like Volcanodiskwari have appealed to local residents to share earthquake experiences so that accurate information can be given globally. Experts say that there is no possibility of serious damage from the earthquake on the basis of initial data, but the situation is constantly being monitored.
Iran is located in an earthquake potential area and from time to time faces these types of shocks. Although this seismic activity of Friday was not very serious, experts have advised to be vigilant.