M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near dhstan nsrt abad, astan systan w blwchstan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 16:47:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near dhstan nsrt abad, astan systan w blwchstan (Iran) on May 4, 2026 at 16:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 16:47:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

State

astan systan w blwchstan

City

dhstan nsrt abad

County

shhrstan zahdan

Village

abdwzk

Source

gfz

Coordinates

30.63000, 60.09000

Temperature

23.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (11.7 km)

Regional average: 11.7 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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