Pair Of Earthquakes Strike Iran Wednesday Near Nuclear Plant

TEHRAN, IRAN. (THECOUNT) —- A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Iran early Wednesday morning followed by another 4.5 quake.

The shakers, which hit the country near the Bushehr nuclear plant, occurred on a volatile day in the region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quakes and a major plane crash struck the country soon after officials launched a retaliatory missile attack against coalition forces in Iraq Wednesday for a U.S. airstrike that killed top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani early Friday morning.

After the missile attack, 179 people died in a Ukraine International Airlines plane crash that went down near Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, reports FOX5.

Dozens of mourners were also killed Tuesday during a stampede at Soleimani’s funeral, state media reported.

There is no evidence that the earthquake or the plane crash were related to the attacks.

There have been no reported injuries or damage from the latest quake.

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Geo quick facts: Tehran is the capital of Iran, in the north of the country. Its central Golestan Palace complex, with its ornate rooms and marble throne, was the seat of power of the Qajar dynasty. The National Jewelry Museum holds many of the Qajar monarchs’ jewels, while the National Museum of Iran has artifacts dating back to Paleolithic times. The Milad Tower offers panoramic views over the city – wikipedia.