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M4.5 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near dhstan nftlyjh, astan glstan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 16:49:25 UTC Local time: —

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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 16:49:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan glstan
City
dhstan nftlyjh
County
shhrstan gmyshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.33000, 53.77000
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — deeper than 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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