Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Azerbaijan Province · dhstan zry
Country overviewIran · West Azerbaijan Province
M1.7 Earthquake near dhstan zry, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2026 at 06:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near dhstan zry, West Azerbaijan Province (Iran). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
d9cc583ab36dcce1e699d787ccff73374d9442b7
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 06:53:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chalyan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.46470,
44.56900
Temperature
18.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 210 Catalogue entries
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