Iran's 10km Deep Earthquake Sparks Nuclear Test Speculation Amid 100 US Tremors
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Iran Quake Sparks Nuclear Test Fears Amid US Tremors; IAEA Denies Damage
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CNBC Awaaz•03-03-2026, 15:18
Iran Quake Sparks Nuclear Test Fears Amid US Tremors; IAEA Denies Damage
•A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Iran's Gerash region at a 10km depth, a seismically active area where Arabian and Eurasian plates collide.
•Social media speculated the quake was a covert nuclear test, linking it to the Iran-Israel-US conflict, but seismic data suggests natural tectonic activity.
•Over 100 small earthquakes were recorded in Nevada, US, near the Tonopah Test Range, fueling international discussions.
•IAEA stated no indication of damage to Iran's nuclear facilities, though Iran's ambassador Reza Najafi claimed Natanz was attacked.
•Last year, Israel and the US attacked Natanz, and IAEA inspectors have been denied access since.