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Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Reported in Southeastern Iran

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The United States Geological Survey reported this morning that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck 53 miles from Kash, Iran. The location is deep in Iran's southeast, near the borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

I'll update as more information is available. Below is an image of the quake's "Shakemap:"

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