Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_ARAB
astan asfhan · dhstan padna ʿlya
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M4.0 Earthquake near dhstan padna ʿlya, astan asfhan (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On September 8, 2026 at 16:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near dhstan padna ʿlya, astan asfhan (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
Details
ID
438bebbae6ed17c587dc4c5aca4503d608503b11
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 16:36:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
astan asfhan
City
dhstan padna ʿlya
County
shhrstan smyrm
Village
qasmlw
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
30.86900,
51.59000
Temperature
28.3°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
Iran
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 176 Catalogue entries
Of 175 other entries for this area and period, 141 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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