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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near dhstan rwdzrd, astan khwzstan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 03:23:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near dhstan rwdzrd, astan khwzstan (Iran) on August 2, 2026 at 03:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 03:23:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan khwzstan
City
dhstan rwdzrd
County
shhrstan bagh mlk
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
31.66290, 49.54870
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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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