Background
Iran experiences at least one minor earthquake per day on average, and this particular region is prone to earthquakes. Seismic analysis has identified more than 80 earthquakes stronger than magnitude 5 in the last 100 years, with large earthquakes recorded in 1360, 1703, 1884, 1897, 1902, and 1905. The majority of Iranian quakes occur in the upper crust, close to the surface.
Read more about this topic: 2005 Qeshm Earthquake
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