On July 30, 2010, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran.

Casualties Iranian media reported at least 170 people were injured as a result of the earthquake, while the Iranian Red Crescent Society reported more than 150 injured. The organization said all injured were treated on the scene, except two people who were hospitalized in Mashhad.

Damage The earthquake reportedly caused serious damage in dozens of villages. Widespread outages were also reported.

See also List of earthquakes in 2010 List of earthquakes in Iran

References

External links M5.5 – northeastern Iran – United States Geological Survey