19.07.2026 09:40
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Salend County in Iran's Khuzestan province. The earthquake was felt in the cities of Ahvaz, Andimeshk, and Dezful. While no damage has been reported so far, Red Crescent teams have been dispatched to the area to assess potential impacts.
A magnitude 5 earthquake occurred in the Salend district of Iran's Khuzestan province. The quake was also felt in neighboring cities, and Red Crescent teams have been dispatched to the region. No casualties or property damage have been reported so far.
According to data from the Iranian Seismological Center, the earthquake, with its epicenter in the Salend district of Khuzestan province, was recorded at 05:55 local time.
OCCURRED AT A DEPTH OF 8 KILOMETERS
The earthquake was reported to have occurred at a depth of 8 kilometers. The tremors were felt in the provincial capital Ahvaz, as well as in the cities of Andimeshk and Dezful.
RED CRESCENT TEAMS DISPATCHED TO THE REGION
According to initial assessments, no damage information has been shared regarding the earthquake, while it was announced that Red Crescent teams have been dispatched to the region to identify potential damages. Authorities reported that field investigations are ongoing.