Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
astan khwzstan · dhstan asmaʿylyh jnwby
Country overviewIran · astan khwzstan
M4.8 Earthquake near dhstan asmaʿylyh jnwby, astan khwzstan (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On January 11, 2026 at 17:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near dhstan asmaʿylyh jnwby, astan khwzstan (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
65b6c8fa9e20428d6ba3720b11ea419f9f0a8eb1
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 17:02:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
astan khwzstan
City
dhstan asmaʿylyh jnwby
County
shhrstan ahwaz
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.02340,
48.10800
Temperature
10.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Iran
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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