The epicentre of the quake was located at 49.58 degrees longitude and 31.73 degrees latitude, according to the Mehr News Agency.
Tremors from the 5.3-magnitude earthquake were also felt in northern parts of the
UAE.
No causalities or material damage have been reported thus far.
In 2017, the same area was hit by a deadly 7.3-magnitude earthquake, which killed hundreds and injured thousands more.