According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there has been a 6.1 magnitude quake in Southern Iran near Bandar-e Abbas (specifically at 27.160°N, 55.820°E).

Sources: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/LA218124.htm and http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2008wua9.php

Keywords: Bandar-e Abbas, Iran, Southern Iran, earthquake, Reuters, USGS

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