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M1.9 Earthquake near dhstan chaldran jnwby, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 00:33:07 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.0 km
Source
EMSC

West Azerbaijan Province · dhstan chaldran jnwby

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near dhstan chaldran jnwby, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran) on August 15, 2026 at 00:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 207 Catalogue entries

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