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India.com
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Iran Israel war: 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Iran.... Did the Muslim nation conduct secret underground nuclear test?
Iran Israel war: 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Iran.... Did the Muslim nation conduct secret underground nuclear test? Iran Israel war: In the midst of the ongoing war with Israel, something happened in Iran late Friday night which has given birth to a new theory. On June 20, an earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Iran. Since this earthquake, speculations have started that Iran has secretly conducted a nuclear test. This earthquake occurred on June 20 at 9:19 pm local time. Let us tell you that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to destroy Iran's nuclear bases. Army is stationed in Semnan According to the information given by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), this earthquake in Iran was 35 kilometers below Semnan. The earthquake was so strong that its tremors were felt in many parts of northern Iran. However, there is no confirmation of anyone being injured or any major destruction due to this. The earthquake has come at a time when the conflict between Iran and Israel is increasing. Due to this war, Iran's military units have also been deployed in many areas including areas close to the earthquake zone. As soon as the information about the earthquake came, nuclear test started trending on X and users started making their own speculations. Some users said that if the nuclear test is true, then now even America will be afraid of entering the country. Importance of Semnan for Iran It is being told that Iran's Semnan province is the place where its missile complex and missile center is located. If the report of the website is to be believed, then a ballistic missile test range and manufacturing facility is present in the Semnan missile complex. It is believed that China has provided all the necessary help to Iran in making it. Iran started making Oghab unguided artillery rockets in Semnan in 1987. Its target since then was to make 600 to 1,000 such rockets every year. Solid fuel artillery rockets Najet, Shahab-I missiles are also produced in this plant. The website estimates that the Jeljel rocket was also probably made here. Iran's space center and its associated launching facilities are also in Semnan province. Iran refuses to negotiate According to a recent report in Israeli media, Israel has received information that Iranian scientists have successfully completed the process of designing nuclear weapons. Israel had then said that if this is true, then Iran is just a few steps away from making a nuclear bomb.
India Today
19 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
5.5-magnitude quake rattles northern Iran amid Israel war
Iranian authorities have confirmed that a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the city of Sorkheh in Semnan Province late Friday evening. The tremor occurred at 9:19 PM local time on June to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake struck at a moderately shallow depth of 35 km beneath the epicentre near quake was felt in several parts of northern Iran, with no confirmed reports of injuries or major The earthquakes come as Iran remains on alert due to its escalating conflict with Israel, following a series of tit-for-tat military strikes and cyber operations. The conflict has also led to the mobilisation of Iranian military units in several regions, including areas near the quake zone.
News18
20 hours ago
- Climate
- News18
5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Parts Of Iran Amid Israel Conflict
Last Updated: Iran Earthquake: Tremors were felt across parts of northern Iran, though no immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been confirmed. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near the city of Sorkheh in Semnan Province at 9:19 PM local time, according to Iranian authorities. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the quake occurred at a moderately shallow depth of 35 km. Tremors were felt across parts of northern Iran, though no immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been confirmed.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Straits Times
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Mexico's Chiapas, EMSC says
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Mexico's Chiapas, EMSC says MEXICO CITY - A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern state of Chiapas in Mexico, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (ESMC) said on Wednesday. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles) and located 189 km from the southern city of Tapachula, EMSC said. Mexico's national civil protection agency said on X that it will conduct a preliminary examination of the area together with local authorities. "At the moment, there are no reports of damages. We continue to monitor the situation," the agency added. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Reuters
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Russia's Kuril Islands, EMSC says
June 13 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Russia's Kuril islands on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 12 km (7.46 miles), EMSC said.
