On 10 September 2008 an earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. The quake occurred at 1100 UTC approximately 33 mi/53 km west-southwest of Bandar Abbas, which is an important port area that hosts a major oil refinery. Reports emerged shortly after the quake that at least three people were killed and 22 others were injured. The majority of injuries occurred on the nearby island of Qeshm, which is located close to where the earthquake struck. Power was affected in Qeshm, but there have been no reports of major damage. There have been no reports thus far of disruptions in Bandar Abbas, which is located approximately 650 mi/1,050 km from Tehran.