What Happened
On Friday evening, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Semnan province, about 170 km east of Tehran, at a shallow depth of roughly 10 km.
There were no reported injuries or major damage, and authorities classified it as a moderate tremor.
Additionally, a smaller 2.5-magnitude quake was detected near the Fordow uranium enrichment facility, likely triggered by underground explosions from nearby Israeli strikes rather than tectonic movement.
The Fordow facility, buried deep underground, was struck by explosions around the time of the quake,
Meanwhile, global diplomatic efforts continue: European diplomats are urging talks in Geneva, but Iran insists on a full Israeli ceasefire as a precondition.
iran earthquake: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Semnan, Iran, amid rising tensions with Israel