The earthquake has now triggered a wave of speculations about whether Tehran has tested a nuclear weapon. It has also sparked concern because it struck near a city with a space and missile complex.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Iran, about 35 km southwest of Semnan, near Tehran. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, according to GFZ. The quake shook the area at 7:49 UTC. The quake jolted the area at 7:49 UTC.

Maps shared online are sparking fears of nuclear repercussions after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake rocked an area of Iran believed to be used to develop atomic weaponry. The earthquake struck Iran alarmingly close to the country's Fordow nuclear enrichment facility in Qom Province.