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M1.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near dhstan alnd, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 19:11:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near dhstan alnd, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran) on August 16, 2026 at 19:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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