Iran Quake: Experts Dismiss Nuclear Test Claims Amidst Regional Tensions

• A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Iran on March 3 near Gerash, Fars province, at a depth of 10 km.
• The tremor occurred in the seismically active Zagros fold and thrust belt, a collision zone for tectonic plates.
• Speculation arose linking the quake to a secret nuclear test amid the Iran-US-Israel alliance conflict.
• Experts like CTBTO dismissed nuclear test claims, stating distinct seismic signatures for natural quakes and nuclear tests.
• No major deaths or damage were reported, with local authorities confirming a normal situation.