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.
“For the first few seconds, I actually thought an explosion had taken place, but as it carried on - for up to a minute - I realised it was an earthquake,” he added.
The damage and injury toll is unclear.
The quake had a depth of around 20 miles.
Other details on the quake are unclear.
Users across the Middle East and Central Asia said they could feel a quake.
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