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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near dhstan ghzaly, Razavi Khorasan (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 08:29:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 08:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near dhstan ghzaly, Razavi Khorasan (Iran). 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 event was recorded by USGS. Iran: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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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 — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 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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