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M3.6 Depth: 3.5 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NORTHWESTERN IRAN (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 05:58:34 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near astan adhrbayjan ghrby on Dec 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near NORTHWESTERN IRAN (Iran) · 2025-12-30 05:58:34 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 05:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NORTHWESTERN IRAN (Iran). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 05:58:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
City
astan adhrbayjan ghrby
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.43340, 44.99450
Temperature
-4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 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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