5.3 earthquake strikes central Iran, felt in Tehran

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers from the earth surface and was also felt in parts of Tehran and Qom in the north of Isfahan.

Mehr reporters reported tremors being felt in Damavand, Absard, Kilan, Varamin, and Fasham in Tehran Province.

At first, some unofficial channels mistakenly reported the epicenter of the earthquake was Fasham in Tehran, but it was later reported to be Zavareh in Isfahan Province.

The quake struck at midnight./mehr