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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near dhstan mrgwr, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 07:35:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 07:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near dhstan mrgwr, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (12.3 km)
Regional average: 12.3 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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