M5.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN IRAN (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-07-19 21:37:47 UTC Local time: —

M5.2 earthquake near astan glstan on Jul 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN IRAN (Iran) · 2025-07-19 21:37:47 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2025 at 21:37 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN IRAN (Iran). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-19 21:37:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

astan glstan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.81500, 54.94300

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

'Alī Ābād-e Katūl12.5 kmNW52'838

Shahrud44.2 kmS165'000

Ashgabat329.1 kmNE1'030'063

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

Damavand

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'670 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Iran

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥48

Earlier events M≥50

Compared since2025-06-24

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.92025-07-18 04:46:31 UTC32.2 kmNORTHERN IRAN M4.82025-07-18 04:46:31 UTC42.1 kmNorthern and Central Iran M4.82025-07-15 07:14:59 UTC3.9 kmNorthern and Central Iran M4.72025-06-24 17:38:27 UTC27.2 kmNorthern and Central Iran M4.62025-07-15 07:14:58 UTC7.8 km23 km E of Qarnābād, Iran

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