Iranians run into the streets during earthquake

Southeast Asia News.Net
Wednesday 4th November, 2009

An earthquake has hit the southern part of Iran.

The official news agency of Iran has reported major injuries from the incident, with 100 people being hospitalised.

There were no reports of deaths in the quake, which hit 1,360km south of the capital.

The 4.9 magnitude quake hit the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, immediately cutting power to the area.

Residents left their homes to stream into the streets as the earthquake gained in intensity.

Iran, which is located on seismic fault lines, is prone to serious earthquakes.

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