5.7-Magnitude Quake Rattles Iran

TEHRAN, Iran -- A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has jolted a remote mountainous area in Iran's south, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There have been no reports of casualties. The semi-official Mehr news agency says the quake shook the area for about 10 seconds.

Iran is located on seismic fault lines and on average experiences at least one slight earthquake a day.

A magnitude 6.6 quake flattened the historic southeastern city of Bam in 2003, killing 26,000 people.

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The Associated Press contributed to this story.