M2.3 Depth: 7.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near dhstan fyrwrq shmaly, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 03:36:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near dhstan fyrwrq shmaly, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran) on July 13, 2026 at 03:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — shallower than the regional average (12.3 km)
Regional average: 12.3 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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