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Earthquake in Iran Leaves at Least 31 People Injured

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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck a remote, mountainous region in southern Iran on Wednesday, injuring at least 31 people and disrupting power and communication lines, Washington Post reports citing to state media.

According to the source the temblor rocked the town of Sisakht, some 700 kilometers (430 miles) south of Tehran, causing people to rush out into the streets.

The town has a population of 10,000. Footage showed cracks in the walls of buildings.

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