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M2.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near dhstan zwlachay, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 21:30:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near dhstan zwlachay, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran) on January 7, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 21:30:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan adhrbayjan ghrby
City
dhstan zwlachay
County
shhrstan slmas
Village
aqa asmaʿyl
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.16380, 44.87380
Temperature
-1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper 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

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