5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Iran’s Bushehr province
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook the energy-rich district of Asaluyeh in southern Iran on Sunday morning, raising initial concerns for the country's vital gas infrastructure.
- World
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:50 | 01 February 2026
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Asaluyeh in southern Iran's Bushehr province on Sunday morning, according to state media.
The quake occurred at a depth of 18 kilometers (11 miles), the Iranian News Agency IRNA reported.
It was recorded 24 kilometers (15 miles) from Asaluyeh, 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Kushknar in Hormozgan province, and 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Galehdar in Fars province, the agency said.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage so far.
Iran is located in a seismically active region and has experienced many devastating earthquakes in recent years. The most catastrophic one in the country's recent history occurred in 2013, when a 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit the city of Bam, killing at least 34,000 people.
In July 2022, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southern province of Hormozgan, along the coast of the Persian Gulf, killing at least five people and injuring more than 80.
- Shoygu reaffirms Russia’s support for China on Taiwan in talks with Wang Yi
- Death toll from Switzerland's Crans-Montana fire rises to 41
- Pope Leo urges US and Cuba to engage in sincere dialogue
- Medvedev praises Trump but questions US submarine threat
- Shoigu says Russia supports China's position on Taiwan