M4.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near dhstan afzr, astan fars (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 05:37:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near dhstan afzr, astan fars (Iran). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 05:37:06 UTC
Local time
Country
State
astan fars
City
dhstan afzr
County
shhrstan qyr w karzyn
Village
kmasyj
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
28.28100, 53.00890
Temperature
33.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than the regional average (11.7 km)
Regional average: 11.7 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

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