Earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hits Iran-Iraq Border
Written by : SMTV24x7 | Sun, Nov 12, 2017, 08:07 PM
Baghdad, Nov 13: A powerful earthquake has occurred near
Iraq -Iran border and at least 134 people were killed and over thousands of others injured.
The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded as 7.3 on the Richter scale struck .The quake occurred near the Iran-Iraq border
The death toll is likely to rise as many people may be trapped under debris, according to rescue officials.
"The quake hit 30 km southwest of Iraqi town of Halabja, near the northeastern border with Iran, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
It occurred at a depth of 33.9 km, and tremors were felt in Turkey, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon and as far as Pakistan.
Iraq's Meteorological Organisation has issued a warning urging citizens to stay away from buildings and to refrain from using elevators.
Over 20 Iranian villages in the area have been damaged and power and water flow have been disrupted. Currently rescue operations are on and further details awaited.