Iran rocked by 6.3 magnitude earthquake

At least 60 people injured and power cut after major earthquake struck Iran’s Ilam province, according to state media.

Source: http://www.aljazeera.com

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck a remote area in western Iran, leaving dozens injured and causing considerable damage.

The US Geological Survey said the quake hit 36km southeast of the western city of Abdanan, in Ilam province, close the border with Iraq.

USGS said the quake struck at 02:32 GMT on Monday, and its epicentre was at a depth of 10km.