ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was felt in Sulaimani province Friday afternoon, a local official said. The tremor caused panic among people.
“The earthquake occurred at 2:39 pm,” according to Aso Kamal, head of the province's metrology and seismic department, adding that its magnitude was 3.2 magnitude at a depth of 12 kilometres.
The epicenter was Poshin village near Sulaimani city, he said.
The quake sent some people running out of their homes, according to a Rudaw reporter.
There are no reports of injuries or damage.
“The earthquake occurred at 2:39 pm,” according to Aso Kamal, head of the province's metrology and seismic department, adding that its magnitude was 3.2 magnitude at a depth of 12 kilometres.
The epicenter was Poshin village near Sulaimani city, he said.
The quake sent some people running out of their homes, according to a Rudaw reporter.
There are no reports of injuries or damage.
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