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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 76 km SSW of Fīrūzābād, Iran

UTC time: 2025-01-06 17:24:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 76 km SSW of Fīrūzābād, Iran on January 6, 2025 at 17:24 UTC. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-06 17:24:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.20170, 52.29240

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Stats (last 24h)

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