Iran quake death toll hits 180, with hundreds injured, six villages leveled

Fox News
August 11, 2012

Northwestern Iran was struck Saturday by a series of major earthquakes and strong aftershocks, as state TV reported at least 180 dead, 1,350 injured and at least six villages leveled.

Officials asked residents in affected areas to stay outdoors through the night, the Fars news agency reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey put the first earthquake, which struck midday, at magnitude 6.4, followed by a 6.3 quake. There were numerous aftershocks, registering as high as magnitude 5.0.

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