Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
astan chharmhal w bkhtyary
Country overviewIran
M3.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL IRAN (Iran)
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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
ID
334124f117099b6e0ee73b940ab78d711f774d6e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 02:52:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
astan chharmhal w bkhtyary
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.87000,
51.03000
Temperature
18.6°C
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
Volcanoes nearby
Iran
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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