[57688] Earthquake felt in Tehran: Rescue forces placed on high alert

Earthquake felt in Tehran: Rescue forces placed on high alert

During the last day, an earthquake was reported to have occurred in Tehran, Iran. The initial reports on the event came from the Telegram channel اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری, which noted that "the epicenter of the earthquake is not yet known" according to the channel.

Additional reports indicate an especially powerful focal point in the eastern parts of the city. According to the aforementioned channel, journalists on the ground testified that "in the east Tehran area, the intensity of the tremor was felt significantly more."

Following the event, the authorities in the country raised the alert level. According to the Revolutionary Guards' Telegram channel, "all bases and Red Crescent teams have been placed on full alert following the recent earthquake." This report was also backed by additional news channels, including خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاکره ࡆ جنگ فوری and خبرفوری‌نیوز.

The reporting sources, which are generally identified with a line supporting the Iranian regime or local news channels with a tendency for immediate coverage, have yet to publish assessments regarding loss of life or property, focusing mainly on the deployment of emergency forces and the residents' sensations during the tremor.