M1.8 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near TURKEY-IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 23:32:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near TURKEY-IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iran). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 23:32:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

astan adhrbayjan ghrby

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.42030, 44.72860

Temperature

4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 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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