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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near dhstan ʿslwyh, astan bwshhr (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 13:32:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near dhstan ʿslwyh, astan bwshhr (Iran) on February 16, 2026 at 13:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 13:32:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan bwshhr
City
dhstan ʿslwyh
County
shhrstan ʿslwyh
Source
gfz
Coordinates
27.36000, 52.45000
Temperature
25.0°C

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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
10 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

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