The following is a release by the United
States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: A strong
earthquake occurred IN WESTERN IRAN, about 65 miles (105 km) north-northeast
of Hamadan or about 140 miles (225 km) west of Tehran at 8:58 PM MDT, Jun
21, 2002 (Jun 22 at 7:28 AM local time in Iran). The magnitude and location
may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are
available.
At least 500 people killed and 1600 injured in the Buin Zahra - Avaj area.
Felt at Tehran and in much of western Iran. |
