Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Iran Near Nuclear Facility

The Iranian “Tasnim” news agency reported that a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck today, Friday, in the Natanz area of Isfahan province, central Iran, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Initial reports indicated that the earthquake did not result in any casualties, with damages limited to shattered windows in several residential units in some villages.

The agency also noted that the Natanz area houses a major nuclear site, but it remains unclear whether the earthquake occurred near the facility or caused any damage.