APPEAL # 700-G

APPEAL GOAL: $119,000

APRIL 26, 2013

SITUATION: On April 16, at least six people in Pakistan and 40 people in Iran were killed when a major earthquake, with a 7.8 magnitude, struck a region near the Iran-Pakistan border. Tremors were also felt in India and the Gulf states.

The epicenter was in southeast Iran in an area of scarcely-populated mountains and desert. It was located 125 miles southeast of the Iranian city of Zahedan and 155 miles northwest of Turbat in Pakistan.

Tents set up and water and food being distributed among survivors of 6.1-magnitude quake in Bushehr, officials say.

04/10/2013 12:30 GMT

by Mitra Amiri

TEHRAN, April 10, 2013 (AFP) - Iran stepped up relief efforts on Wednesday for survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed 37 people and damaged dozens of villages but left its sole nuclear power station unscathed.

More than 90 villages in the southern province of Bushehr were hit hard by Tuesday's quake, with two completely destroyed, the head of Iran's Red Crescent rescue corps, Mahmoud Mozafar, told state television.

More than 850 people were injured and some 800 houses razed to the ground.

Summary: An Earthquake with the magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale rocked Eastern Province of Iran, South Khorasan province on 5 December 2012. As per Tehran University’s Seismological Center, the earthquake hit at 20:38 PM local time with an epicenter in Zohan city around 42 KM from Birjand the capital city of the province . The towns of Zohan, Ghaen, Zirkooh, Hoserobat and Birjand and their surrounding rural areas are the main earthquake stricken places.

Summary:

A twin Earthquakes measuring 6.2 and 6 on the Richter scale shook north-western Iran, East Azerbaijan province on 11 August 2012. As per Tehran University’s Seismological Centre, The epicentre of the first earthquake was Owrang village located in Ahar city and epicentre of the second one was between Ali Abad and Zang Abad villages in Varzaghan city.

Number of aftershocks: More than 1,400 (based on International Institute for Seismology)

• Number of cities affected: 5 (Varzaghan, Haris, Ahar, Tabri, caliber)

Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.4 and 6.2 on the Richter scale hit Northwest Iran, Eastern Azerbaijan Province on 11 August 2012. According to the reports of Seismological Centre of Tehran University, the epicenter of the first earthquake was Owrang village located in Ahar city and the epicenter of the second one was between Ali Abad and Zang Abad villages in Varzaghan city.

The devastating earthquakes have resulted in the death of 306 persons and injury of around 2,600 persons. The main destruction has been in the rural areas.

This bulletin is being issued for information of the earthquake took place in West Azerbaijan province of Islamic Republic of Iran and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. Although international appeal has not been launched for this disaster, direct international donations to IRCS are welcomed to support the ongoing operation.

Summary:

This bulletin is being issued for information only, and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Red Crescent Society of Islamic Republic of Iran (IRCS), has determined that external assistance is not required at this moment, and is therefore not seeking funding or other assistance from donors and the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at this time.

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES

· Two earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.4 and 6.3 on the Richter scale hit the East Azerbaijan Province at 12:23 UTC (16:53 local time) and 12:34 UTC (17:04 local time).

· The disaster has left 306 dead and more than 2,600 injured. An estimated 155,000 persons have been affected, out of whom more 50,000 have been resettled in tents.

· The National Disaster Management Organization (NDMO) and the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) have dispatched relief and search and rescue (SAR) teams to the area.