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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near dhstan asmaʿylyh jnwby, astan khwzstan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 17:02:39 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 17:02:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan khwzstan
City
dhstan asmaʿylyh jnwby
County
shhrstan ahwaz
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.02340, 48.10800
Temperature
10.5°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 (12.7 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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