September 3, 2008

5.3 Magnitude Earthquake In Iraq

By Tim | September 3, 2008 | Tags: General |

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake occurred earlier tonight in Iraq near the Iranian border.

The earthquake’s epicenter was located near Abu Gharab, Iraq.

The epicenter appears to be at the Incenter of a triangle formed by the border towns of Abu Gharab, Musian, and Dehloran.

Darkhovin, a suspected Iranian nuclear site, is about 125 miles from the epicenter.

Source: USGS

 

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