Overview
- The earthquake, which struck Tuesday near the Tehran–Mazandaran border, was measured between magnitude 4.3 and 4.6 and came from about 10 km deep.
- Hours later, Mehr reported nine small tremors in the Pardis area east of the capital, with Reuters relaying the update.
- State broadcaster IRIB said there were no confirmed casualties or major damage, with Red Crescent teams on alert in Tehran, Mazandaran, Qom and Alborz.
- Residents in parts of Tehran felt a sharp jolt and some gathered outside near the epicentre in Boomehen, reflecting frayed nerves.
- Seismologist Mehdi Zare said the sequence could be stress release or a possible precursor, and experts note Tehran sits by the Mosha, North Tehran and Rey faults.