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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near dhstan skmn abad, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 15:36:33 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near dhstan skmn abad on May 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near dhstan skmn abad, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran) · 2026-05-14 15:36:33 UTC

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

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 15:36:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (11.7 km)
Regional average: 11.7 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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