M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Zurabad, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-06-10 16:57:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 10, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Zurabad, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-10 16:57:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

State

West Azerbaijan Province

City

Zurabad

Source

afad

Coordinates

38.87889, 44.56861

Temperature

15.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower 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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