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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN IRAN

UTC time: 2026-01-27 00:11:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN IRAN on January 27, 2026 at 00:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 00:11:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
27.40810, 56.31710
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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