ALIABAD, Golestan Province—A 5.4 magnitude quake was reported close to Qarnābād Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted the region at 21:37 UTC (01:07 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located approximately 31 km east of Qarnābād.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 7 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they experienced the quake. The USGS DYFI report indicates that several people in and around the Emamshahr area experienced weak shaking during 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 vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud and timber post construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake 268 km northeast of this event struck Garmkhan, Iran on February 4, 1997 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 253,000 at intensity VI and 9,000 at intensity VII, resulting in a reported 100 fatalities.

Qarnābād hit twice last week

In the past week, there have been two quakes greater than magnitude 2.5, both centered in the same area. Each registered a magnitude of 4.6—one occurred one days ago, and the other on July 15.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey