Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Semnan Province · dhstan rwdbar
Country overviewIran · Semnan Province
M4.6 Earthquake near dhstan rwdbar, Semnan Province (Iran)
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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.
Details
ID
950110e49a9e162febd5328c5fd74bae5fea2309
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 09:08:56 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.23530,
53.92990
Temperature
28.7°C
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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Arabia ↔ Eurasia · about 669 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Iran
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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