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M1.4 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near dhstan chaybasarjnwby, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 23:38:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near dhstan chaybasarjnwby, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran) on February 16, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 23:38:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan adhrbayjan ghrby
City
dhstan chaybasarjnwby
County
shhrstan makw
Village
karwan qwran
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.26440, 44.53780
Temperature
2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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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