M3.1 Depth: 7.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near dhstan gwny ghrby, East Azerbaijan Province (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 06:57:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near dhstan gwny ghrby, East 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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-14 06:57:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

State

East Azerbaijan Province

City

dhstan gwny ghrby

County

Shabestar County

Village

Qal`eh Maraghush

Source

afad

Coordinates

38.29983, 45.32617

Temperature

31.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (11.8 km)

Regional average: 11.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 167 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
Tskhouk-Karckar

Distance: 170 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'139 m ·Last eruption: -3000 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 172 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Porak

Distance: 195 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge

Distance: 222 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

Historic earthquake map · Iran

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Iran

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

661

Country (24h)