Deadly tremor is hitting border region: IRAN- IRAQ earthquake

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A strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake has rattled the northern border region between Iran and Iraq, killing scores.
At least 61 people were killed and 300 injured in western Iran, state media said, with four more reported dead in Iraq. The death toll is likely to rise.
The earthquake sparked panic, and Three Baghdad residents in the streets after a powerful earthquake struck
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Many Baghdad residents left their houses for the streets when the quake struck
Rescue teams were being hampered by landslides, Mr Koolivand said.
The quake hit 19 miles (30km) southwest of Halabja, near the northeastern border with Iran, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The occurred at a depth of 33.9 km (21 miles), and tremors were felt in Turkey, Israel and Kuwait.

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A strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake has rattled the northern border region between Iran and Iraq, killing scores.

I know abut this earthquake but do,t know the how many people killed

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