The earth shook in the Iranian metropolis of Tehran shortly before midnight (local time).
May 13, 2026, 03:51May 13, 2026, 03:51
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake had a magnitude of 4.3. Iran’s state broadcaster Irib gave a value of 4.6.
Iran’s capital Tehran was shaken by an earthquake.Image: keystone
It occurred east of the capital in the Pardis district at a depth of around ten kilometers. There were initially no reports of damage or injuries. According to Irib, the quake was also felt in the suburb of Karaj, around 40 kilometers west of Tehran. (sda/dpa)