M4.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near dhstan brdkhwn, astan bwshhr (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 13:30:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 13:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near dhstan brdkhwn, astan bwshhr (Iran). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 13:30:00 UTC
Local time
Country
State
astan bwshhr
City
dhstan brdkhwn
County
shhrstan dyr
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
28.11000, 51.41400

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — close to 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

Historic earthquake map · Iran

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Iran

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
634
Country (24h)
Iran
0
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share