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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near dhstan qylab, astan khwzstan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 21:09:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near dhstan qylab, astan khwzstan (Iran). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 21:09:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan khwzstan
City
dhstan qylab
County
shhrstan andymshk
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.80570, 48.47630
Temperature
3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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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