In South Ossetia, residents felt a 3.8 magnitude earthquake, reported by the Telegram channel Sputnik Ossetia. The tremor was noticed across several towns, yet there were no injuries and no damage reported. Seismologists noted that shallow earthquakes are common in this region, where fault lines run beneath the surface. The quake’s epicenter was located at a depth of five kilometers, about 37 kilometers from Tskhinval, according to the same report. For many people, the shaking was brief, though it prompted some early precautionary checks in homes and workplaces. Authorities and local monitoring networks continued to track aftershocks, with officials confirming that the event did not result in injuries or structural harm. The update from Sputnik Ossetia provides a local perspective on the incident and complements broader regional seismic monitoring efforts.
Separately, in the southeast of Iran, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the night of November 4. The event was detected by regional seismic networks, and residents nearby reported feeling the tremor, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. In a country accustomed to seismic activity, officials urged continued vigilance and reminded communities to follow standard safety practices during tremor events.
Another earthquake occurred on November 3 near the city of Germsar in Semnan province, in northern Iran, registering 4.8 on the magnitude scale. The tremor was strong enough to be felt in Tehran and in the suburb of Kheredj, with reports also noting sensations in Qom, the provincial capital near Tehran. While the shaking disrupted daily life for several moments, no major damage was initially reported, and authorities warned residents to anticipate possible aftershocks while continuing to monitor affected areas. Seismologists emphasized that moderate quakes like this are not unusual in regions where multiple fault systems intersect, and they continue to assess the situation for any developing aftershocks.
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry indicated that it would not reconsider or revise its stance on the recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent entities, a political decision that has relevance in regional diplomacy even as the area experiences ongoing seismic activity.