M4.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near dhstan sh tlwn, astan khwzstan (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 02:15:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near dhstan sh tlwn, astan khwzstan (Iran) on December 3, 2025 at 02:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 02:15:35 UTC
Local time
Country
State
astan khwzstan
City
dhstan sh tlwn
County
shhrstan ramhrmz
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
31.22400, 49.80900
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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