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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 56 km NE of Masjed Soleymān, Iran

UTC time: 2025-02-26 11:22:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2025 at 11:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 56 km NE of Masjed Soleymān, 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-26 11:22:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.30290, 49.72070

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Damavand
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'670 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Iran

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