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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near dhstan rwdbar, Semnan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 09:08:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near dhstan rwdbar, Semnan Province (Iran) on July 31, 2026 at 09:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Arabia ↔ Eurasia · about 669 km away

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