DALGAN, Sistan and Baluchestan Province — A 5.6 magnitude quake was registered close to Bam Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the area at 05:06 UTC (08:36 local time). It occurred at a depth of 92 km with the epicenter situated roughly 133 km south-southeast of Bam. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.4 event, but later upgraded it to 5.6.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 4 reports via its online form from people who report they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was recorded and several people in al-Fujayrah and the surrounding area reported feeling the tremor.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are extremely vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake 97 km northwest of this event struck Bam, Iran on December 26, 2003 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 72,000 at intensity VII and 1,000 at intensity VIII, resulting in a reported 26,271 fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey