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.

The quake has spurred rumours of Republican Guard testing nearbyA 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Iran near a nuclear testing

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.