A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Tehran on Tuesday (May 12), according to Iranian state media citing the country’s seismological center. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), the center said. Iran’s state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported that the tremor hit the border region between Tehran and Mazandaran provinces. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant material damage following the quake.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located near the border between Tehran and Mazandaran provinces, approximately 41 kilometers from Tehran and 77 kilometers from Karaj. The tremor was also felt in several nearby areas, including eastern parts of Tehran province and neighbouring cities across the Mazandaran province.