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M4.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near dhstan kshar, astan hrmzgan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 09:56:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near dhstan kshar, astan hrmzgan (Iran). 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.

Iran: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 09:56:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan hrmzgan
City
dhstan kshar
County
shhrstan khmyr
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
27.16990, 55.72980
Temperature
37.2°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 (12.5 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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