Iran earthquake death toll rises to 530

TEHRAN, Nov 14 (KUNA) -- The death toll of the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked several provinces in western Iran, including Kermanshah Province, has risen to 530, official media reported Tuesday.
The number of injured people has also climbed to 7,460, public relations director at the forensic medicine department in the city of Kermanshah was quoted as saying by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
The epicenter of the powerful quake was registered at 34.86 degrees latitude and 45.9 degrees longitude, at the depth of 11km, a shallow depth that can cause tremendous damage, in Ezgeleh region in Kermanshah Province. (end) mw.ma