Over 530 earthquakes occur in a month
A total of 536 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on December 21, according to the Seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Evidence suggests climate change may trigger earthquakes: expert
There is evidence that faults triggered by climate change may lead to the occurrence of earthquakes, Mehdi Zare professor of engineering seismology at the International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, has said.
Over 440 earthquakes occur in a month
A total of 443 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on April 20, according to the Seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Scientific challenge: predicting earthquakes or avoiding them?
Almost every time, after a large earthquake occurs near a residential area, questions are raised in the media as to "why the event was not anticipated?".
Iranian Engineer Invents Device for Alarming Earthquake
An Iranian computer engineer has invented a device for alarming the approximate time and place of earthquake which can save the lives of people.
25 injured as magnitude 5.5 quake hits northeast Iran
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the northeastern North Khorasan province on Monday, leaving at least 25 people injured.
Iran ready to send any kind of relief, medical aid to Turkey
Iran’s President expressed his condolences to the Turkish government and people for the loss and injury of a number of Turkish people in the devastating earthquake in Izmir Province
Earthquake Jolts Hormozgan, Iran
An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale hit Qaleh Qazi city, in Hormozgan province a few minutes ago.
Magnitude 5.1 Quake Hits Golestan, Iran
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck an area in Iran’s northern province of Golestan on Monday but there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
5.1 Richter Quake Jolts Kermanshah Province, Iran
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale has hit the vicinity of Gilan-e Gharb in Kermanshah province, western Iran.