M4.3 Depth: 11.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near dhstan ashknan, astan fars (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 15:18:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near dhstan ashknan, astan fars (Iran) on January 28, 2026 at 15:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 15:18:02 UTC
Local time
Country
State
astan fars
City
dhstan ashknan
County
shhrstan lamrd
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
27.19730, 53.38560
Temperature
17.2°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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