Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- AFAD
astan adhrbayjan ghrby · dhstan skmn abad
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M3.0 Earthquake near dhstan skmn abad, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near dhstan skmn abad, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran) on May 14, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 AFAD.
Details
ID
a182595d33e486cb44543a1ab9f34c882bd64328
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 15:36:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
astan adhrbayjan ghrby
City
dhstan skmn abad
County
shhrstan khwy
Village
qynr ʿlya
Source
afad
Coordinates
38.76806,
44.63306
Temperature
11.0°C
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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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