M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near dhstan mhran, astan hrmzgan (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 13:13:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 13:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near dhstan mhran, astan hrmzgan (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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 13:13:51 UTC
Local time
Country
State
astan hrmzgan
City
dhstan mhran
County
shhrstan bndr lngh
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
26.86020, 55.03410
Temperature
20.5°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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