Moscow, Sep 13: A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has hit northeastern Iran near the border with Turkmenistan, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said Today.

The tremor was registered at 04:02 GMT 38 kilometers (24 miles) northeast of the Iranian city of Quchan, with the epicenter located at a depth of 10 kilometers.

There have been no reports yet about possible casualties or damages in the aftermath of the earthquake. (UNI)