3rd Earthquake Hits S Iraq, No Casualties Reported

A third earthquake had hit S Iraq pre-dawn Sunday 7 Sep. 2008, measuring 4.2.

The epicenter of this latest earthquake was only 20 kms N of Amara, the capital of Misan Province.

It was also 135 kms ESE of Kut, also 295 kms ESE of Baghdad.

No casualties or damage were reported although this is the closest earthquake to residential areas.