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M4.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near dhstan hsynyh, Khuzestan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 21:23:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near dhstan hsynyh, Khuzestan Province (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Arabia ↔ Eurasia · about 31 km away

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