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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near dhstan skmn abad, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 20:04:56 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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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