Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_ARAB
astan asfhan · dhstan wrdsht
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M4.4 Earthquake near dhstan wrdsht, astan asfhan (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On September 23, 2026 at 00:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near dhstan wrdsht, astan asfhan (Iran). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
Details
ID
2f965ad2c6110b7e037f0bfab961852bf30c9e09
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-23 00:44:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
astan asfhan
City
dhstan wrdsht
County
shhrstan smyrm
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
31.73450,
51.42980
Temperature
16.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 177 Catalogue entries
Of 176 other entries for this area and period, 64 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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