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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Nurabad Rural District (Delfan County), Lorestan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 11:50:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Nurabad Rural District (Delfan County), Lorestan Province (Iran) on May 19, 2026 at 11:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Iran: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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