4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Iran

International Desk Published: 3 March 2026, 02:04 PM | Updated: 3 March 2026, 03:00 PM
4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Iran
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A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the Gerash region in southern Iran, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 km, the USGS said.

The tremor struck at a time when the country was facing strikes from the United States and Israel.