The seismological network of Armenia registered a 5.9-magnitude earthquake near the Iran-Turkey border today at 8pm local time, 30km west of Salmas, Iran, and 10km beneath the surface.
The seismic activity measured magnitude 8 at the epicenter.
The quake was also felt in Armenia—magnitude 3-4 in Yerevan, and magnitude 4 in Ararat, Syunik, and Vayots Dzor Provinces.
According to RIA Novosti, 9 people died and more than 75 were injured in this earthquake.