NSTworld: The epicentre of the quake was near the Iranian village of Habash-e Olya, less than 10 kilometres from the Turkish border.
Five people were injured and taken to hospital, Soylu said, adding that other people are believed to be trapped under rubble.The epicentre of the quake, which struck at 9.
23am , was near the Iranian village of Habash-e Olya, less than 10 kilometres from the border, according to the USGS.The province was struck earlier this month by two avalanches which killed 41 people. - AFP
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