Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
astan khrasan shmaly
Country overviewIran
M4.6 Earthquake near NORTHEASTERN IRAN (Iran)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTHEASTERN IRAN (Iran) on December 6, 2025 at 16:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
50bb3bfac46ba1bf93decfcda2f2f2dd5042768f
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 16:46:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
astan khrasan shmaly
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.22600,
58.33880
Temperature
2.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Felt reports
8felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Dec 6, 2025, 6:44 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Iran
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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