M2.8 Depth: 3.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-10 16:57:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 10, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Zurabad, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

3.5 km

UTC time

2026-06-10 16:57:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

State

West Azerbaijan Province

City

Zurabad

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.88330, 44.53870

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.5 km

3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (11.7 km)

Regional average: 11.7 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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