Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
astan khrasan rdwy
Country overviewIran
M4.9 Earthquake near Northern and Central Iran (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On May 1, 2025 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Northern and Central Iran (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 GFZ.
Details
ID
8b78b4e16800d60fd716d3fb1fd44990f51e3cfe
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-01 01:40:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
astan khrasan rdwy
Source
gfz
Coordinates
35.12000,
59.69000
Depth profile
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
Iran
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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