A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the Iraq-Iran border region killed at least 220 people in both countries, sent people fleeing their homes into the night and was felt as far west as the Mediterranean coast, authorities reported on Monday. Felt in BaghdadThe semi-official ILNA news agency said at least 14 provinces in Iran had been affected by the earthquake. In 2003, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake flattened the historic city of Bam, killing 26,000 people. The last major casualty earthquake in Iran struck in East Azerbaijan province in August 2012, killing over 300 people. "Canadians offer their deepest sympathies to the families affected by the earthquake in the region."

Source: CBC News November 12, 2017 21:02 UTC