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M4.6 Depth: 1.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near dhstan kwh shah, astan hrmzgan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 10:04:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 10:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near dhstan kwh shah, astan hrmzgan (Iran). With a focal depth of about 2 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
M4.6
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 10:04:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan hrmzgan
City
dhstan kwh shah
County
shhrstan hajy abad
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
28.00630, 56.87710
Temperature
33.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower 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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