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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near dhstan chharkwh, Golestan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 09:09:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near dhstan chharkwh, Golestan Province (Iran) on July 31, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than 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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Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Arabia ↔ Eurasia · about 706 km away

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