China News Service, May 8th, according to the WeChat public account of the Chinese Embassy in Iran, according to Yitong News Agency, Iran local time on May 8th at 48 am (May 8th, Beijing time 04:18) A 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred, the source of which was the Damawand area 6 kilometers northeast of Tehran, 52.05 east longitude, 35.78 north latitude, and a depth of 7 kilometers. 16 aftershocks occurred after the earthquake. So far, 2 people have been killed and 13 injured. According to the Chinese Embassy in Iran, there are no reports of injuries to Chinese personnel.

  Iran is an earthquake-prone area. The Chinese Embassy in Iran once again reminds Chinese citizens and businesses in Iran to pay attention to the prevention of earthquake disasters, pay close attention to earthquake prediction information, keep communication equipment unobstructed, and make emergency preparations. In the event of an earthquake, you should keep calm and avoid shocks on site. In the event of a major emergency, you should contact the Chinese Embassy in Iran in time.

  Iran's official emergency call:

  Fire alarm: 125

  Police: 110

  First aid: 115

  Tel of the Chinese Embassy in Iran:

  + 98-9122176035

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center Tel:

  + 86-10-12308

  + 86-10-59913991