Earthquake detected in Iran near Fordow nuclear facility

Published June 20, 2025 4:04pm ET



An earthquake with a 5.1 magnitude was felt in northern Iran on Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, as Israel’s military continues to carry out airstrikes across the country.

It was felt in the Qom region, home to Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment facility, which is buried deep underneath the area’s mountainous terrain.

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