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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near dhstan alnd, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 21:18:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near dhstan alnd, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran) on July 12, 2026 at 21:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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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 (12.3 km)
Regional average: 12.3 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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