On June 21, 1990, an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck northwestern Iran, killing up to 50,000 people.

A moderately strong, 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Iran on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:19 p.m. Iran time about 22 miles southwest of Semnan,

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit northern Iran Friday night, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed, amid Israel’s continued airstrikes in the country. The quake struck east of Tehran and about 22 miles southwest of Semnan at 9:19 p.