Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
astan khrasan shmaly
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M4.2 Earthquake near NORTHEASTERN IRAN (Iran)
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About this earthquake
On November 20, 2025 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near NORTHEASTERN IRAN (Iran). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
dd09dbe0df64ae35c2e06e2619677ed1afb31772
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 20:56:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
astan khrasan shmaly
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.18600,
56.48100
Temperature
6.5°C
Depth profile
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
Felt reports
4felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Nov 20, 2025, 9:19 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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