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M3.4 Earthquake near WESTERN IRAN (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 23:28:32 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN IRAN (Iran) on May 17, 2025 at 23:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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.

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Details

ID
a7d0ef679f2532a3f885df6204117383b53d4b2a
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 23:28:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
City
astan lrstan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.98000, 49.52000
Temperature
10.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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