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M3.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN IRAN (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 02:38:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 02:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN IRAN (Iran). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 02:38:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
City
astan hrmzgan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.00000, 55.57000
Temperature
31.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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