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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near dhstan latydan, astan hrmzgan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 09:56:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near dhstan latydan, astan hrmzgan (Iran). With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Iran: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 09:56:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan hrmzgan
City
dhstan latydan
County
shhrstan khmyr
Village
araby
Source
usgs
Coordinates
27.20340, 55.65940
Temperature
37.9°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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