A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit the Gerash region in southern Iran, with the tremor occurring at a depth of around 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake struck at 10:24 am local time, and there’s no immediate report of damage or casualties.
Iran’s location on multiple active fault lines makes it prone to earthquakes, particularly in southern provinces like Fars, where the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.
The timing of the quake comes as the Islamic Republic push back strikes from Israel and the United States in an operation which started Saturday.
Meanwhile, Israel said it is conducting “simultaneous strikes in Tehran and Beirut,” targeting Iranian military sites and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah, as its troops intensify their push in Lebanon.
