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Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes Iran amid US tensions
A medium-sized earthquake happened in Iran on July 19.
It was a magnitude 5 earthquake, which means it was strong but not extremely destructive.
The earthquake was about 12 kilometers deep.
Two rescue teams were sent to the area to check for any damage.
This earthquake happened while there are ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Iran's Saland area in Khuzestan province on July 19.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 12 kilometers.
Two rescue teams were sent to assess possible damage near the epicenter.
The earthquake happened amid ongoing military escalation between Iran and the US.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported the earthquake and dispatched the rescue teams.
- Who
- Iranian Red Crescent Society
- What
- Magnitude 5 earthquake
- Where
- Saland area, Khuzestan province, Iran
- When
- July 19
- Why
- Natural seismic activity
Key facts
- Location
- Saland area, Khuzestan province, Iran
- Magnitude
- 5.0
- Depth
- 12 kilometers
- Date
- July 19
- Rescue Teams Sent
- 2







