M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near dmawnd, astan thran (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 20:16:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near dmawnd, astan thran (Iran). 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 20:16:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

State

astan thran

City

dmawnd

County

shhrstan dmawnd

Source

usgs

Coordinates

35.73630, 52.06950

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Damavand

Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'670 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Iran

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