M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 33 km ESE of Qarnābād, Iran (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-06-24 17:38:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 33 km ESE of Qarnābād, Iran (Iran) on June 24, 2025 at 17:38 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-24 17:38:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

astan glstan

Source

usgs

Coordinates

36.76310, 54.95730

Temperature

21.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to 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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Damavand

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