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M4.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near dhstan abdan, astan bwshhr (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 22:43:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near dhstan abdan, astan bwshhr (Iran) on December 23, 2025 at 22:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 22:43:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan bwshhr
City
dhstan abdan
County
shhrstan dyr
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
28.17100, 51.80600
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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