According to rescue officials in Iran, an earthquake on Saturday evening, May 13, left two dead and over 220 injured in Bojnourd. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.7 and its epicenter was reported to be "Pishghaleh" in North Khorasan. Shahin Fathi, the Deputy Operations of the Iranian Red Crescent, told Mehr News Agency early Sunday that 225 people had been injured and "the bodies of three victims" had been found. Current reports indicate that the official death toll is two - according to IRNA news agency - a 52-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl from the villages of Langer and Qasr-e Qajar. According to the Iranian Red Crescent, more than 200 of the injured are from the city of Bojnourd, with several others injured in the villages of Qasr-e Qajar, Qarejeh, Langer, and Fakhruddin. According to the state news agency IRNA, 12 rapid response rescue teams have been dispatched to the earthquake-affected areas. Some of the earthquake victims have been rescued from under the rubble, but it is unclear whether more citizens remain trapped under the debris. Mr. Fathi stated, "Reports indicate the destruction of the villages of Qasr-e Qajar, Qorbor, Langer, and Bidak." Mehr News Agency reports that "according to the provided statistics, some villages have been damaged between 30 to 60 percent." The Deputy of Education and Research at Bojnourd and Kowsar University announced that all university classes on the morning of May 14 are canceled. The North Khorasan Education Department also stated that due to "the special conditions arising from aftershocks, the psychological unpreparedness of students, and the concerns of their families," all educational levels in Bojnourd schools are canceled for the morning shift on Sunday. By 2:30 AM on Sunday, reports indicated that 14 aftershocks had occurred. The initial earthquake struck at 10:30 PM. In 1996, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Bojnourd destroyed several villages and resulted in the deaths of many residents in the area.
Two Dead and Over 220 Injured in Bojnourd Earthquake
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bojnourd, Iran, causing two fatalities and over 220 injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing, with significant damage reported in several villages. This incident highlights the region's vulnerability to seismic activity and the challenges faced in disaster response.
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📰 What Happened
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bojnourd, Iran, resulting in two fatalities and over 220 injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing, with significant damage reported in several villages.
- The earthquake's epicenter was near Pishghaleh in North Khorasan.
- Over 200 of the injured are from the city of Bojnourd, with extensive damage reported in surrounding villages.
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📚 Background
Iran is located on several tectonic plates, making it prone to frequent earthquakes. This vulnerability has historically led to significant loss of life and property.
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