Iran earthquakes level six villages

[Mark]

Another 60 villages were 50% to 70% leveled.
 
Two strong earthquakes struck in northwest Iran today, killing at least 153 people and injuring some 600 more, according to state media.
 
Measuring 6.3 and 6.4, the quakes claimed most of their victims about 30 miles northeast of the city of Tabriz, NBC News reports.
 
One official said six villages were leveled and another 60 villages were 50% to 70% leveled.
 
See entire article:
 http://www.newser.com/story/151910/dozens-dead-after-iran-earthquake.html?utm_source=part&utm_medium=united
 
Death toll now up to 180
 http://tribune.com.pk/story/420788/two-strong-quakes-jolt-northern-iran/
 

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[JennyLeez]

6.00pm
I am surprised there has not been more on our National News concerning these 2 earthquakes 11 minutes a part.
Especially with the death toll and high injuries list.


6.20pm
They must have heard me. TV1 covered it tonight.

Details updated:
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/13-Aug-2012/death-toll-in-iran-quakes-tops-350