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M4.5 Depth: 14.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 13 km ENE of Kīsh, Iran (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 13:12:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 13:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 13 km ENE of Kīsh, Iran (Iran). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 13:12:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
City
astan hrmzgan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
26.58260, 54.15070
Temperature
32.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 km — close to 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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