Basra: An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck 60 km northeast of Basra, near the Iranian border, as announced by the Iraqi Meteorological Organization. The tremor occurred this evening and was felt by residents in Basra and the surrounding areas.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Iraqi Meteorological Organization released a press statement confirming the earthquake’s occurrence. The organization noted that the impact was noticeable in nearby regions, though there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.