Powerful earthquakes hit Southern Iran, leaving 5 killed

According to state media reports, more than 20 earthquakes with various magnitudes shook different parts of Hormozgan, three of which were above 6 on the Richter scale and the rest between three and four.

At least five people were killed by a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that hit the west of the province.

According to the reports, the area was also struck by two later strong quakes of up to 6.3 magnitudes, leaving 5 killed and 49 people injured.