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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material https://www.kiro7.com/news/us-geological-survey-says-a-magnitude-63-earthquake-strikes-western-iran-near-its-border-with-iraq/878251017?utm_source=homestream&utm_medium=site_navigation&utm_campaign=homestream_clickUS Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes western Iran near its border with Iraq Updated: Nov 25, 2018 - 9:05 AM. TEHRAN, Iran - TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - US Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes western Iran near its border with Iraq. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press.Sun, 25 Nov 2018 18:10:00 +0100kiro7-8834128a869650f1e1d00950209b8e91kiro7en33.334 44.3978NaturalDisastersAssociated PressUS Geological Survey20181125181000http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2018/11/25/Reports-of-earthquake-hitting-Baghdad-and-other-Iraqi-provinces.htmlAn earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 shook western Iran on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. USGS said the quake was at a depth of 65 kilometres (40 miles) and struck 114 km northwest of the city of Ilam, close to Iran's border with Iraq.Sun, 25 Nov 2018 18:07:00 +0100alarabiya-en-9be482318e9e39f53ce69cc74d3d2119alarabiya-enen33.334 44.3978NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20181125180700http://www.nrttv.com/EN/News.aspx?id=8190&MapID=1. 20 minutes ago 300 View. SULAIMANI A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the region along the border between Iraq and Iran at 7:37pm EBL (4:37pm GMT) on Sunday evening (November 25). The United States Geological Survey reported that the epicenter of the quake was located 20 kilometers southwest of....Sun, 25 Nov 2018 18:03:00 +0100nrttv-4c9b65003138ab6aa6040ab5fd2cdf6anrttven35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological Survey20181125180300http://www.nampa.org/index.php?model=categories&function=display&id=18511048Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes western Iran -USGS. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 shook western Iran on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. USGS said the quake was at a depth of 65 kilometres (40 miles) and struck 114 km....Sun, 25 Nov 2018 18:02:00 +0100nampa-485050f5048222b744ffdb682e770d09nampaen35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersCatherine EvansU.S. Geological SurveyRaissa Kasolowsky20181125180200https://www.unocha.org/sites/unocha/files/27May-FinalReport_MidResWeb2015.pdf1OCHA UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CHA UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT 2015 unocha.org reliefweb.int Twitter @unocha and @UnReliefChief Facebook www.facebook.com/unocha LinkedIn United Nations Ocha WEB PLATFORMS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ODSG1.Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:08:00 +0100unocha-a8d4ec6cb260e08721de1ef9ecf5f5dfunochaen51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersRegionalPolicyECnewsUNbodiesMigrationEU-USAEU-AfricaEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-ChinaEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-AsiaAfrican UnionUNITED NATIONSUnited NationsWorld WarStephen O’BrienLinkedInEmergencyEl NiñoSecond World WarWFPSOCIAL MEDIAGeneva, SwitzerlandGENEVA SwitzerlandCHAUNICEFPalais des NationsEUROPEAN COMMISSIONSecurity Council20181122180800https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:59:00 +0100deutschewelle-sq-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-sqen-0.229498 -78.5243NaturalDisastersMigrationPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119115900https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:56:00 +0100deutschewelle-fr-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-fren-0.229498 -78.5243NaturalDisastersMigrationPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119115600https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:55:00 +0100deutschewelle-mk-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-mken-0.229498 -78.5243NaturalDisastersMigrationPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119115500https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:55:00 +0100deutschewelle-sr-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-sren-0.229498 -78.5243NaturalDisastersMigrationPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119115500https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:51:00 +0100deutschewelle-id-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-iden-0.229498 -78.5243NaturalDisastersMigrationPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119115100https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:49:00 +0100deutschewelle-el-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-elen-0.229498 -78.5243NaturalDisastersMigrationPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119114900https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:49:00 +0100deutschewelle-sw-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-swen-0.229498 -78.5243NaturalDisastersMigrationPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119114900https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:47:00 +0100deutschewelle-bg-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-bgen-0.229498 -78.5243MigrationNaturalDisastersPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119114700https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:47:00 +0100deutschewelle-ha-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-haen-0.229498 -78.5243MigrationNaturalDisastersPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119114700https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:43:00 +0100deutschewelle-ro-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-roen-0.229498 -78.5243MigrationNaturalDisastersPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119114300https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:42:00 +0100deutschewelle-hi-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-hien-0.229498 -78.5243MigrationNaturalDisastersPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119114200https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:40:00 +0100deutschewelle-ur-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-uren-0.229498 -78.5243MigrationNaturalDisastersPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119114000https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216In April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:34:00 +0100deutschewelle-en-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-enen-0.229498 -78.5243MigrationNaturalDisastersPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119113400https://www.dw.com/en/worldriskreport-children-suffer-most-from-war-and-disaster/a-46350216?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssIn April 2016, northwestern Ecuador was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . More than 660 people died, and 80,000 lost their homes and livelihoods. About 560 schools were partially or totally destroyed. Children were particularly affected. Many lost their parents and were left at first to fend completely for themselves.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:34:00 +0100deutschewelle-hr-4dd0a648925beb1588061c3994ea6fbedeutschewelle-hren-0.229498 -78.5243MigrationNaturalDisastersPeter MuckeCyclone NargisEmergency20181119113400https://www.efe.com/efe/english/world/1-year-after-iran-quake-thousands-still-living-in-precarious-housing-tents/50000262-3810416?utm_source=wwwefecom&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rssThe one-year anniversary on Monday of the deadly magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck northwestern Iran saw thousands of people still dealing with precarious housing conditions, including prefabricated houses and flimsy tents, as documented by EFE. The town of Sarpol-e Zahab, located in the province....Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:20:00 +0100efe-3a3fe764c074a944eb5d7d5fd49de335efeen34.308159 47.05732NaturalDisasters20181112152000https://redcross.eu/latest-news/bulgarian-red-cross-celebrates-140-year-anniversaryOn 25 October, the Bulgarian Red Cross marked its 140th anniversary as a humanitarian organisation dedicated to helping people in need. As a significant contributor to healthcare and first-aid in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Red Cross’ rich history was celebrated with several events that showcased its activities and initiatives.Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:09:00 +0100redcross-eu-85652b58d01f46be05293e0a93539848redcross-euen33.5193 36.3135NaturalDisastersMigrationICRCRed CrossRed CrescentWorld WarICRCFrancesco RoccaInternational CommitteeInternational FederationHristo GrigorovWorld War IIEkaterina ZaharievaRed Cross Societies20181108160900https://abcnews.go.com/International/reporters-unexpected-journey-familys-past/story?id=58921215James Longman's mother, Ann Longman, photographed when she was about 6 during a family holiday in Wellington, New Zealand. After being decommissioned, he returned to his work as an architect and brought his family to Libya, Iraq -- where he was involved in building the palace in Baghdad -- and then finally to Lebanon.Sun, 04 Nov 2018 09:59:00 +0100ABCnews-926de407f1cb8e1629947412cedffaadABCnewsen-41.3348 174.807NaturalDisastersMigrationMark CousinsJames Longman20181104095900https://abcnews.go.com/International/reporters-unexpected-journey-familys-past/story?id=58921215James Longman holding a photo of his grandfather's photo. These were apparently the kinds of parties she was invited to (!) and he was there as a courtesy to his Egyptian hosts to represent his regiment. They met and, so the story goes, they sat on a palace balcony staring at each other.Sat, 03 Nov 2018 15:08:00 +0100ABCnews-3c179805576f8a0dc294f566550bae74ABCnewsen-41.3348 174.807NaturalDisastersMigrationMark CousinsJames Longman20181103150800https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=228002&SEO=iran-se-recupera-de-terremoto12 de noviembre de 2018, 04:20 Teherán, 12 nov (PL) Unas 70 mil viviendas reconstruyó hasta hoy el gobierno de Irán en la noroccidental región de Kermanshah, devastada en noviembre último por un terremoto de 7.3 grados de magnitud en la escala abierta de Richter.Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:48:00 +0100prensa-latina-d4d445b645cabe8904c1c44e310e6bc4prensa-latinaes34.308159 47.057324:20 iran recovers from earthquake4:20 iran recovers from earthquakeNaturalDisastersHassan RouhaniLuna RojaMedia Luna Roja20181112104800http://www.teinteresa.es/mundo/heridos-terremoto-frontera-Iran-Irak_0_2131586942.htmlEl director gerente de la Media Luna Roja en la provincia de Kermanshá, Arash Lahouni, ha confirmado el envío de doce equipos de evaluación a la región para evaluar los daños, informa la agencia de noticias estatal, IRNA. También han sido enviados efectivos del Ejército y de la Guardia Revolucionaria.Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:48:00 +0100teinteresa-9f8452a0cf034e9e70be05371de9c22fteinteresaes35.7745 51.4477At least 210 injured by the earthquake in the border between Iran and iraqAt least 210 injured by the earthquake in the border between Iran and iraqNaturalDisastersLuna RojaMedia Luna RojaIRNAGuardia Revolucionaria20181125204800https://www.lasexta.com/noticias/internacional/mas-200-heridos-terremoto-magnitud-frontera-iran-irak_201811255bfafe080cf218490403c7ac.htmlEl director gerente de la Media Luna Roja en la provincia de Kermanshá, Arash Lahouni, ha confirmado el envío de 12 equipos de evaluación a la región para evaluar los daños, informa la agencia de noticias estatal, 'IRNA'. También han sido enviados efectivos del Ejército y de la Guardia Revolucionaria.Sun, 25 Nov 2018 21:45:00 +0100lasexta-c5c6036e15e5372cd2e97b42cd6a12edlasextaes35.7745 51.4477More than 200 injured by an earthquake of magnitude 6,4 on the border between Iran and iraqMore than 200 injured by an earthquake of magnitude 6,4 on the border between Iran and iraqNaturalDisastersLuna RojaMedia Luna RojaIRNAGuardia Revolucionaria20181125214500https://reliefweb.int/report/iran-islamic-republic/12-evaluation-teams-dispatched-quake-hit-areasKermanshah, Nov 25, IRNA – Some 12 disaster evaluation teams were dispatched to quake-hit areas in Kermanshah Province after a strong tremor hit the area late on Sunday. Managing Director of Kermanshah Red Crescent Society Arash Lahouni told IRNA in the wake of the earthquake that the teams were....Sun, 25 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0100reliefWeb-0f572a92c737dba863b4cb54610f8a1creliefWeben34.308159 47.05732NaturalDisastersTehran UniversityIRNARed CrescentIslamic RepublicRed Crescent Society20181125230000https://reliefweb.int/report/iran-islamic-republic/western-iran-quake-leaves-120-injuredKermanshah, Nov 25, IRNA – Some 120 have been injured after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the city of Sar Pol-e Zahab in western province of Kermanshah, most of the injured people received outpatient treatment and left the hospitals. Kermanshah Governor General Houshang Bazvand told the Islamic....Sun, 25 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0100reliefWeb-6599dd3bb9cc36f64387ced795125b2ereliefWeben34.308159 47.05732NaturalDisastersTehran UniversityIRNAIslamic RepublicNews Agency20181125230000https://reliefweb.int/report/iran-islamic-republic/23-operational-teams-sent-quake-hit-areasKermanshah, Nov 25, IRNA – Some 23 operational teams were dispatched to the affected areas after a 6.4-magnitude quake hit the western province of Kermanshah late on Sunday. Managing director of Kermanshah Red Crescent Society Arash Lahouni told IRNA that fortunately the quake left nobody killed and those injured are currently receiving treatment.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 01:02:00 +0100reliefWeb-02518dec0df11d184688d900cdba2397reliefWeben34.308159 47.05732NaturalDisastersIRNARed CrescentIslamic RepublicRed Crescent Society20181126010200https://reliefweb.int/report/iran-islamic-republic/communications-situation-quake-hit-areas-normal-ministerTehran, Nov 26, IRNA – Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari-Jahromi said on Sunday that despite power cut in certain quake-hit areas, telecommunications situation was normal due to the efforts taken in this respect.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 01:02:00 +0100reliefWeb-f3c50312d0edb801f24f68ae2c11231areliefWeben34.308159 47.05732NaturalDisastersIRNAIslamic RepublicMohammad20181126010200https://reliefweb.int/report/iran-islamic-republic/interior-minister-orders-swift-aid-quake-hit-areasTehran, Nov 26, IRNA – Interior Minister ordered the Organization of Crisis Management to swiftly provide relief aid to those affected in the quake-areas in western Iran. In a letter of the head of the organization Najjar, he said that given the occurrence of a sorrowful quake in western Iran, all....Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:24:00 +0100reliefWeb-add5ed62e80b52a0b2a2fdaeeba3450creliefWeben34.308159 47.05732NaturalDisastersAssociated PressIRNAIslamic RepublicCrisis ManagementInterior Minister20181126082400http://www.asianews.it/news-en/A-magnitude-6.4-quake-hits-the-west-of-Iran%2C-over-600-injured-45573.htmlTeheran (AsiaNews / Agencies) - A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck late yesterday in the province of Kermanshah, in the west of Iran, causing over 600 injuries, most of which were minor. So far there has been no official news of victims, even if rescuers and expert teams are still engaged in operations.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 09:37:00 +0100asianews-en-a5579fdb014c18a4970017831a1a20a5asianews-enen34.308159 47.05732NaturalDisastersRed CrescentIslamic Republic20181126093700https://reliefweb.int/report/iran-islamic-republic/iran-earthquake-gdacs-usgs-irimo-wmo-iranian-red-crescent-media-echoAn earthquake of magnitude 6.3 M at a depth of 10 km occurred in western Iran, close to the border with Iraq, on 25 November at 16.37 UTC. The epicentre was located 20 km south-west of Sarpol Zahab town (Kermanshah Province), 120 km west of Kermanshah city and 155 km north-east of Baghdad area (Iraq).Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:42:00 +0100reliefWeb-fd1bb63e8e30c1ffcb3151d10c670717reliefWeben34.308159 47.05732NaturalDisastersRed CrescentIslamic RepublicWMO20181126124200https://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-earthquake-flash-update-no-1-26-november-2018This report is produced by OCHA Iraq in collaboration with humanitarian partners and with the input of official institutions. It covers the events of 25 November 2018. I. HIGHLIGHTS. • An 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Iran at 19:37 (local time) on 25 November 2018.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:07:00 +0100reliefWeb-09cf6fb7e7bd0e442499b0faa4828d40reliefWeben35.46883 44.39098UNbodiesNaturalDisastersRed CrescentIslamic RepublicUN Office20181126150700https://reliefweb.int/report/iran-islamic-republic/information-bulletin-iran-earthquake-26-november-2018The situation A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Sarpol-e Zahab, Kermanshah, at 20:07 (local time) on Sunday, November 25. The epicentre of the earthquake was registered at 34.38 degrees latitude and 45.7 degrees longitude, at a depth of 6.2 miles, 10 km. The earthquake was felt in western provinces of Ilam and Kurdistan provinces.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:50:00 +0100reliefWeb-1f3d6fa714be6fb17fd72db0bc18a5a6reliefWeben34.4332203886459 46.6913597980735CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersRed CrescentDevelopment TeamIslamic RepublicMorteza Salimi20181126205000