M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 01:29:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2025 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-26 01:29:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

astan adhrbayjan ghrby

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.46950, 44.51600

Temperature

19.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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