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M4.2 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near dhstan ktwl, Golestan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 05:38:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 05:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near dhstan ktwl, Golestan Province (Iran). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Iran: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 05:38:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
Golestan Province
City
dhstan ktwl
County
Aliabad County
Village
dhbyh abad
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.95670, 54.79570
Temperature
32.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — deeper than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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