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M3.4 Depth: 14.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near dhstan qrh sw, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 11:39:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 11:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near dhstan qrh sw, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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