70 injured inmoderate quake in Iran

A MODERATE earthquake shook southeastern Iran yesterday morning, slightly injuring more than 70 people, state radio reported.

The magnitude 5.2 quake hit near Zarand, 965km southeast of Tehran. The radio report said rescue teams were deployed.

Zarand Governor Hasan Rahamani said: “People poured into the streets out of fear. Unfortunately, the quake damaged some buildings. It knocked down walls and some roads were also damaged.”

He said most of those hurt were treated for minor injuries and released from hospital.