Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
astan adhrbayjan ghrby
Country overviewIran
M2.3 Earthquake near IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iran)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iran) on December 17, 2025 at 18:12 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b350e57fc50b8b702ff57884bee6a522ef541a14
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 18:12:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
astan adhrbayjan ghrby
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.99080,
44.90890
Temperature
-0.9°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 ≥ 2.0 · 207 Catalogue entries
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