Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits northeastern Iran: Report

An Iranian town near the border with Afghanistan was hit with a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Thursday

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook northeastern Iran on Thursday, state television reported, adding that there were no immediate reports of damage.

The quake hit the town of Sangan at a shallow depth of 8 km (5 miles) it said. The town, which has a population of about 10,000, is located near the border with Afghanistan.