Quake-prone country fears another Bam

CRISS-CROSSED by many major fault lines, Iran is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries.

The US Geological Survey said yesterday's tremor's depth was estimated at 26 miles much greater than the December 2003 Bam quake, which was six miles deep and more powerful at 6.7 magnitude.

Experts said the greater depth would reduce the impact on the surface.