It was the third major quake for Iran this year.
While the chances of a major quake are low, the consequences would be great.
I understand that one major quake and several smaller ones have occurred in the last few hours.
A major quake is to hit the areas around a part of the Mississippi river.
The scientists at the center argue about whether or not to go public with their prediction of a major quake.
There was a major quake in this region thirty years back.
Government scientists warn that there is a possibility of another major quake within the next 50 years.
It was the third major quake to hit Mexico in less than a month.
There have been no major quakes in Tehran since 1830.
These have produced major quakes throughout the history of the island.