M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL IRAN (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 02:52:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL IRAN (Iran) on May 13, 2025 at 02:52 UTC. 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-13 02:52:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

astan chharmhal w bkhtyary

Source

emsc

Coordinates

31.87000, 51.03000

Temperature

18.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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Damavand

Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'670 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Iran

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