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M2.8 Depth: 19.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NORTHWESTERN IRAN (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 07:12:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 07:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NORTHWESTERN IRAN (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
19.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 07:12:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
City
astan adhrbayjan ghrby
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.43480, 45.04460
Temperature
-2.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.7 km
Shallow
19.7 km
19.7 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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