Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Hits Southern Iran Amid US-Israel Military Strikes

A magnitude 4.3–4.4 earthquake struck near Gerash in southern Iran at a shallow depth of about 10 km, with no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties. The region lies within a tectonically active zone along the Zagros fold-thrust belt, making such tremors common. The quake occurred amid ongoing US and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites, which have escalated regional tensions and caused casualties. Some social media speculation linked the quake to nuclear testing, but experts and seismic data indicate it was a natural tectonic event.