M3.2 Depth: 10.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 23:43:21 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near astan adhrbayjan ghrby on Dec 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran) · 2025-12-03 23:43:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran) on December 3, 2025 at 23:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

10.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-03 23:43:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

astan adhrbayjan ghrby

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.80990, 44.60940

Temperature

-5.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.9 km

10.9 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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