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M2.4 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near dhstan dyzj (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 02:14:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near dhstan dyzj (Iran). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 02:14:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
City
dhstan dyzj
Source
afad
Coordinates
38.75250, 44.90167
Temperature
-9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 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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  • Porak
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  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 170 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

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