Series of tremors near Tehran renews concerns over major quake risk

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Series of tremors near Tehran renews concerns over major quake risk

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Series of tremors near Tehran renews concerns over major quake risk
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Leaning left
5/13/2026

Series of tremors near Tehran renews concerns over major quake risk

A series of nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, Iran’s Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday, renewing fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic disaster. The repeated activity has revived concerns that accumulated tectonic pressure.

Reuters
Reuters
Reuters
Balanced
5/13/2026

Series of tremors near Tehran renew concerns over major quake risk

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