M4.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near dhstan tahr abad, astan thran (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 20:16:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near dhstan tahr abad, astan thran (Iran). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 20:16:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

State

astan thran

City

dhstan tahr abad

County

shhrstan prdys

Village

tmasha

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.62920, 51.83040

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — deeper than the regional average (11.7 km)

Regional average: 11.7 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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