Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 33.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
astan glstan · dhstan nftlyjh
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M4.5 Earthquake near dhstan nftlyjh, astan glstan (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On May 16, 2026 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near dhstan nftlyjh, astan glstan (Iran). With a focal depth of about 33 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.
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Details
ID
7831fe98254ebca1f9113b7405cd98e8823603a6
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 16:49:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
astan glstan
City
dhstan nftlyjh
County
shhrstan gmyshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.33000,
53.77000
Temperature
20.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33 km
33 km — deeper than 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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Iran
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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