Overview
- The earthquake struck at 03:18:12 UTC about 74–75 kilometers west of Bandar Abbas at a depth of roughly 10 kilometers near the Strait of Hormuz, according to USGS data.
- The tremor was classified as light to moderate, with minor shaking possible close to the epicenter and no immediate reports of structural damage or injuries.
- Seismologists place the epicenter within Iran’s quake-prone Zagros fold and thrust belt, and authorities reported no aftershocks or emergency alerts so far.
- Coverage places the event during the conflict’s seventh day, with Israel saying it began a broad wave of strikes on Tehran as Associated Press video showed explosions over the city’s west.
- U.S. rhetoric signaled further escalation, with President Donald Trump insisting on Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing plans for the “biggest bombing campaign” targeting missile infrastructure.