Provinces, IRNA – An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted an area near the city of Khoy in West Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran.

The quake happened at 22:27:53 local time and at a depth of 6km.

It shook an area 9km away from the city of Khoy.

Still, there is no report of possible damage and casualties. 

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