Earthquake hits western Iran, where hundreds died last month

BEIRUT – An earthquake hit western Iran on Monday, the region where an earthquake last month killed at least 530 people, state media reported.

The centre of the quake was near the town of Ezgele, but tremors were also felt in Kermanshah, the largest city in the area.

Iranian state media said the quake was a magnitude 6.0. The US Geological Survey reported it was 5.4. Last month's quake was a magnitude 7.3.