Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
astan krmanshah · dhstan hwmh
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M4.8 Earthquake near dhstan hwmh, astan krmanshah (Iran)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near dhstan hwmh, astan krmanshah (Iran) on May 5, 2026 at 20:53 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.
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Details
ID
edd8f1c5d5fc1b4f046df6bccb4734a27bbddb61
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 20:53:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
astan krmanshah
City
dhstan hwmh
County
shhrstan gylanghrb
Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.24000,
45.73000
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
Iran
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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