M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near dhstan aytywnd jnwby, astan lrstan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 11:50:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 11:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near dhstan aytywnd jnwby, astan lrstan (Iran). 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Iran: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 11:50:29 UTC
Local time
Country
State
astan lrstan
City
dhstan aytywnd jnwby
County
shhrstan dlfan
Village
jay hatm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.02180, 47.73910
Temperature
18.3°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
10 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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