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M4.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near dhstan chlh khanh (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 19:01:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 19:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near dhstan chlh khanh (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 19:01:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
City
dhstan chlh khanh
County
shhrstan shbstr
Village
grws
Source
afad
Coordinates
38.31000, 46.05278
Temperature
-0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower 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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