General · 13 May 2026

Iran Earthquake Near Pardis Measured At 4.6

Residents near Tehran may have felt shaking late at night after an earthquake struck close to the city of Pardis. Iranian state media reported the 4.6 magnitude quake hit near the border of Tehran and Mazandaran provinces at 11.46pm local time on Tuesday. Officials said the earthquake had a depth of 10km, while no reports of injuries or damage had yet been confirmed.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 May 2026 at 3:01

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