Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
astan khwzstan
Country overviewIran
M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN IRAN (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On May 27, 2025 at 14:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN IRAN (Iran). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
9d7e537d54f58941d2f9c067496721b1d6b62dbe
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 14:31:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
astan khwzstan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.67000,
50.41000
Temperature
35.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 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
Iran
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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