M2.1 Depth: 7.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near dhstan qrh sw (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 06:43:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near dhstan qrh sw (Iran) on September 15, 2025 at 06:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

7.3 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 06:43:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

dhstan qrh sw

Source

afad

Coordinates

38.43722, 44.98500

Temperature

19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.3 km

7.3 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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