Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Golestan Province · dhstan ktwl
Country overviewIran · Golestan Province
M4.2 Earthquake near dhstan ktwl, Golestan Province (Iran)
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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.
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Details
ID
9bbf5946b74281ab07c0a60d42e7ad21a72ade29
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 05:38:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
dhbyh abad
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.95670,
54.79570
Temperature
32.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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