Moderate Earthquake Injures 24 People in Southeastern Iran

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The Associated Press
Published: Apr 3, 2005




TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A moderate earthquake shook southeastern Iran early Sunday, injuring at least 24 people, state-run television reported.
The broadcast said the 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Ravar, 560 miles southeast of the capital, Tehran, at about 3 a.m. local time. No heavy property damage was reported.

Iran is located on seismic fault lines and is prone to earthquakes. More than 600 people were killed by a 6.4 magnitude quake that hit central Iran on Feb. 22.

link: http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBX3U4Z27E.html