Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 14.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Azerbaijan Province · dhstan qrh sw
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M3.4 Earthquake near dhstan qrh sw, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)
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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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Details
ID
cba7ce781b01d465d3fd518aa2b17d3ddadf0e76
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 11:39:53 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.33570,
45.08950
Temperature
33.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
Of 173 other entries for this area and period, 165 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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