Iran’s seismic risk highlighted yet again
Iran’s position on the Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt makes it prone to frequent earthquakes. The country records around 2,100 quakes annually, with 15–16 over magnitude 5.0. Earlier this week, two 4.2-magnitude tremors hit Kashmar and Borazjan. These recurring events underscore the nation’s persistent vulnerability to seismic hazards amid ongoing regional instability.