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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near dhstan astrabad, Golestan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 08:07:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near dhstan astrabad, Golestan Province (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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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 — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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

Estimated impact

3 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.1

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Arabia ↔ Eurasia · about 767 km away

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