Earthquake of Magnitude 2.5 Recorded in Iranian Nuclear Facility after Israeli Air Strike

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded early Monday near Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, shortly after reported Israeli air strikes in the area, according to Iran’s National Seismic Center.

The tremor coincided with a series of loud explosions reported near the enrichment plant located around 20 kilometers from Qom. Iran International English posted videos of the blasts, while seismic readings confirmed ground tremors near the Fordow site. The area has been a key part of Iran’s nuclear programme.

The incident occurred during the fourth consecutive night of armed clashes between Israel and Iran, which have targeted multiple strategic locations in both countries. According to Iran’s health ministry, 224 people have been killed since the conflict erupted on June 13. Among the latest casualties are three officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reportedly killed in Israeli air strikes.

Reports suggest that Israeli F-16I fighter jets launched GBU-27 Paveway and GBU-31(V)1/B guided bombs at Iranian targets, including Fordow. Israeli media and the Wall Street Journal have indicated that Israel also struck Iran’s Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities. If confirmed, this marks the first time all three of Iran’s core nuclear sites have been attacked in a single campaign.

“Israel hit the Fordow enrichment plant on Friday,” International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi confirmed, citing a notification from Iran. The Isfahan Uranium Conversion Center was also among the targets.

In response, Iran launched a barrage of missiles, including a direct hit on Israel’s Haifa refinery, where a large fire reportedly broke out. Sirens also sounded across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as multiple incoming projectiles were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome.

Al Arabiya, citing Israeli media, described Iran’s missile salvo as “the most intense since the start of the war,” with as many as 100 missiles launched towards Israel.

Meanwhile, Israel carried out a major aerial operation targeting Iranian missile infrastructure. According to Israeli military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin, more than 50 aircraft destroyed over 120 surface-to-surface missile launchers—roughly one-third of Iran’s total inventory.

Both sides have continued to trade strikes, raising fears of a wider regional escalation.