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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Iran-Iraq Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-05 20:53:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Iran-Iraq Border Region on May 5, 2026 at 20:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 20:53:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
34.02517, 45.81474

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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