M4.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near dhstan skmn abad (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 12:05:56 UTC Local time: —

M4.0 earthquake near dhstan skmn abad on Dec 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.0 Earthquake near dhstan skmn abad (Iran) · 2025-12-03 12:05:56 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 3, 2025 at 12:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near dhstan skmn abad (Iran). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-03 12:05:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

dhstan skmn abad

Source

afad

Coordinates

38.80028, 44.71778

Temperature

1.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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