A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the city of Garmsar early Sunday morning at 05:16 a.m. local time, according to the Iranian Seismological Center.

The tremor occurred at a depth of 11 kilometers, with its epicenter recorded at 52.38 degrees longitude and 35.28 degrees latitude.

No immediate reports of casualties or property damage have emerged after the quake. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and residents have been advised to remain alert in case of aftershocks.

Garmsar, located in Iran’s Semnan Province, is situated along several seismic fault lines, making it vulnerable to periodic earthquake activity. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. (ILKHA)