Earthquake In Iran

Magnitute 6.2 earthquake rocks southern Iran

Strong earthquake rocks Southern Iran.

Preliminary Earthquake Report:

Magnitude 6.2

Date-Time 11 May 2013 02:08:14 UTC

11 May 2013 06:38:15 near epicenter

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