A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran early Tuesday. The epicenter was located near Sargaz in Hormozgan province, according to the state news agency Mehr. While the sudden tremors caused panic among local residents, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or major structural damage. Local authorities and rescue teams continue to monitor the situation closely.
In related global seismic news, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, leaving at least 37 people dead and hundreds injured.
The powerful quake hit Mindanao at 7:37 a.m. local time, striking just as students were arriving for their first day of classes and commuters were heading to work. The intense tremors triggered landslides, collapsed several multi-story buildings, and completely destroyed numerous homes across the region.
Rescue workers fear that more people remain trapped under the rubble, and authorities have warned the death toll is likely to rise. Emergency search, rescue, and relief operations are currently underway in the hardest-hit areas
