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M3.7 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near EASTERN IRAN (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 13:40:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 13:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near EASTERN IRAN (Iran). With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 13:40:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
City
astan khrasan jnwby
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.83000, 59.31000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
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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