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Earthquake Injures 100 People In Western Iran


A moderate earthquake has shaken western Iran's province of Lorestan, injuring at least 100 people.

Iranian media report that the quake struck at 7:22 a.m. local time in the town of Dorood, causing damage to residential buildings.

Iran is located on seismic fault lines and on average experiences at least one small earthquake a day.

compiled from agency reports

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