M2.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near dhstan qrh sw (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 12:58:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 20, 2025 at 12:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near dhstan qrh sw (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.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 12:58:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

dhstan qrh sw

Source

afad

Coordinates

38.35778, 45.07750

Temperature

11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower 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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