M1.6 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 01:45:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near TURKEY-IRAN BORDER REGION (Iran) on December 18, 2025 at 01:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

6.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 01:45:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

City

astan adhrbayjan ghrby

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.43640, 44.47470

Temperature

-9.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.8 km

6.8 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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