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M4.2 Depth: 54.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near dhstan hwdyan, astan systan w blwchstan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 10:39:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near dhstan hwdyan, astan systan w blwchstan (Iran) on January 7, 2026 at 10:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
54.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 10:39:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan systan w blwchstan
City
dhstan hwdyan
County
shhrstan dlgan
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
27.85200, 59.38970
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.3 km
Shallow
54.3 km
54.3 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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