Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
astan khrasan rdwy
Country overviewIran
M4.6 Earthquake near Turkmenistan-Iran Border Region (Iran)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Turkmenistan-Iran Border Region (Iran) on December 6, 2025 at 16:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
717744847898ff691e7976328ef8fbd2552b675a
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 16:46:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
astan khrasan rdwy
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.33000,
58.48000
Temperature
0.9°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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