Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
astan khrasan jnwby
Country overviewIran
M3.0 Earthquake near EASTERN IRAN (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On May 17, 2025 at 01:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near EASTERN IRAN (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
90d411dc2125584fb0418e894013d81333d76a83
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 01:12:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
astan khrasan jnwby
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.85000,
59.32000
Temperature
23.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 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.
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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