Moderate earthquake in northern Iran (100 km from Tehran) generates minor damage (June 21, 2013)

Last update: June 21, 2013 at 9:28 am by By Ashish Khanal

The local Iranian press reports that ONLY … minor damage was inflected during this earthquake. As examples they are stating cracks in houses, fallen objects etc.  The damage was generated in the Firoozkooh area.
This earthquake shows one more time that even, what we consider as weak, earthquakes can generate damage in Iran. ISC reports Mn3.9 at a depth of 8 km. This earthquake occurred relatively close to Teheran (100 km). Teheran is one of the world capitals who have a very high risk of a major deadly earthquake

20 Km of Firoozkooh, Tehran
41 Km of Alasht, Mazandaran
43 Km of Kilan, Tehran
104 Km of Tehran, Tehran

Most important Earthquake Data:

Magnitude : 4.1

Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2013-06-21 10:27:43

GMT/UTC Time : 2013-06-21 05:57:43

from:    http://earthquake-report.com/2013/06/21/minor-earthquake-northern-iran-on-june-21-2013/