Iran's quake death toll rises to 530

The 7.3-magnitude quake occurred at 21:48 hour local time (18:18 GMT).

The epicenter of the powerful quake was registered at 34.86 degrees latitude and 45.9 degrees longitude, at the depth of 11km, a shallow depth that can cause tremendous damage, in Ezgeleh region in Kermanshah Province.

According to the latest figures, at least 7,817 people were injured in the quake.

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