Magnitude 5.9 quake strikes southern Iran

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 has struck in southern Iran but there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck Iran's southern province of Bushehr, which is home to a nuclear power plant, state television reports.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

"The quake hit the Kaki area in the province this morning," the broadcaster said.

Many houses in rural parts of the province are made of mud bricks, which have been known to crumble easily in quake-prone Iran.


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