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Major earthquake shakes eastern Iran near Tabas and Birjand
A 7.0 magnitude quake struck a mountainous area between Tabas and Birjand in eastern Iran injuring many and destroying homes. The Red Lion and Sun reported medical supplies tents and blankets dispatched while the USGS noted a 7.7 reading and warned major damage could occur in populated areas.
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Red Lion and Sun
Iranian Red Cross
Tabas
Birjand
Iran
Kerman
Yezd
Tehran
National Earthquake Information Service
U.S. Geological Survey
Golden
Colo