Reports of Damage After Magnitude-7.2 Earthquake Hits Iran, Iraq Border

Reports of Damage After Magnitude-7.2 Earthquake Hits Iran, Iraq Border
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A major, magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck near the border of Iran and Iraq on Sunday. There are reports of damage to buildings, and some reports say that as many as six died.

The U.S. Geologic Survey said the quake hit about 20 miles from Halabjah, Iraq. It’s primarily focused around the Iranian city of Sulaymaniyah.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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