Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Azerbaijan Province · dhstan skmn abad
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M2.3 Earthquake near dhstan skmn abad, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On August 31, 2026 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near dhstan skmn abad, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
10752cc1995c8a19bbdee7cc53dcc6e5db3ab499
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 20:04:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Qarah Aghaj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.84900,
44.50220
Temperature
12.3°C
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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 207 Catalogue entries
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