Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_ARAB
astan khwzstan · bny salh
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M4.7 Earthquake near bny salh, astan khwzstan (Iran)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near bny salh, astan khwzstan (Iran) on February 27, 2026 at 01:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
Details
ID
945ce6cefbbe03fdb4966c6fd60c5feddd79a48a
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 01:51:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
astan khwzstan
City
bny salh
County
shhrstan hwyzh
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
31.24300,
48.06600
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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