Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits southern Iran near Bandar Abbas

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck southern Iran near Bandar Abbas early Sunday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake hit near the country’s strategic port city and was felt in parts of the surrounding area.

No immediate reports of major damage or casualties were available in the initial update. Authorities had not yet released a full assessment of the impact as the region began to check for possible structural damage and disruptions.

Bandar Abbas is a key commercial hub on Iran’s southern coast, making even moderate seismic activity a concern for residents and infrastructure. In a country that sits on several major fault lines, earthquakes regularly raise fears about building safety and emergency preparedness.

Officials and rescue teams typically carry out aftershock monitoring and local inspections following quakes of this size. Further updates were expected as more information became available from local authorities and seismological agencies.