Earthquake Details and Location
According to many sources, including the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Iranian Media, came to earthquake of 5.1 and 5.5 intensity of 5.1 and 5.5 in the mid Iran on Friday, 20 June 2025.
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| Earthquake shakes Semnan, Iran; no major damage reported |
Earthquake came to Iran at 9:19 am (Asia / Tehran GMT +3: 30), which approximately 36-37 km (22-23 miles) from Semnan of Iran, near the Southeast, 10-13 km The shallow was on depth. Earthquake shocks were felt to Tehran, which is about 153 km away from the center of the earthquake, and also in the quotes, due to the close proximity of sensitive places like Foro Nuclear Promotion facility, concerns have increased. USGS told the intensity of earthquake 5.1, while Iran’s Tasnim News Agency told the intensity of 5.2, and other sources including Iran's Fars News Agency told the intensity of 5.5.
Ongoing Analysis and Potential Impacts
Since earthquake continues to review data, the intensity, epicenter and depth can be amended. USGS and other agencies, such as the European-Mediterranean Earthquake Science Center (EMSC) and German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), seismic data and user reports are analyzing so that earthquake-intensity Map can be updated. A report of casualties or important damage has not been confirmed, but local officers are assessing potential effects, especially on historical sites and infrastructure in Semnan, which is known for its cultural importance.
Regional Context and Seismic Activity
This earthquake came between the increased regional stress due to the target of Iranian military and atomic facilities, which is being speculated about the potential non-natural reason on social media, although earthquake Confirm the natural origin of the event. On the Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt, the location of Iran makes it highly sensitive to earthquake, in the last decade, more than 2,700 earthquakes have been recorded within 4 or more intensity within 300 kilometers.
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