M3.0 Depth: 7.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 19:24:29 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near astan adhrbayjan ghrby on Sep 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran) · 2025-09-29 19:24:29 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 29, 2025 at 19:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-29 19:24:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

astan adhrbayjan ghrby

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.39810, 44.55440

Temperature

7.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.2 km

7.2 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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