Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Iran, minor damage reported in Natanz area

A

magnitude 5 earthquake

hit the Natanz area in Iran’s central

Isfahan province

on Friday, local media reported.
There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the quake caused minor damage, reports Reuters news agency.
Windows in several residential units across multiple villages were shattered. Authorities are assessing the situation and monitoring for any further impact.
The region is home to a key nuclear facility, though it remains unclear if the tremor affected the site.
Iran is prone to earthquakes as it lies on major fault lines. No further details have been provided about the potential impact on the

Natanz nuclear facility

.