A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Iran’s capital, Tehran, on Tuesday night, according to the country’s Seismological Center cited by state media. The quake occurred at 8:16 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located 10 kilometers below the surface. The tremor was felt in areas near the border between Tehran and Mazandaran provinces.
Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that no casualties or significant damage were recorded following the quake. The event caused brief tremors but did not lead to any major disruptions in the affected areas.
Authorities have not issued any further warnings, and normal activities reportedly continued in Tehran after the quake.