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M2.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near dhstan zry (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 05:37:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near dhstan zry (Iran) on December 26, 2025 at 05:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 05:37:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
City
dhstan zry
Source
afad
Coordinates
38.44167, 44.59111
Temperature
-6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
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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