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M4.0 Earthquake near dhstan swmar, Kermanshah Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 17:36:16 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
6.1 km
Source
AFAD

Kermanshah Province · dhstan swmar

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About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near dhstan swmar, Kermanshah Province (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
8a28f3a9439cd893d9382a708cf3bfe45d40e478
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 17:36:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
Kermanshah Province
City
dhstan swmar
County
Qasr-e-Shirin County
Source
afad
Coordinates
33.91150, 45.56000
Temperature
35.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries

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