M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near dhstan abdan, astan bwshhr (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 01:17:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 01:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near dhstan abdan, astan bwshhr (Iran). 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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 01:17:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iran

State

astan bwshhr

City

dhstan abdan

County

shhrstan dyr

Source

emsc_arab

Coordinates

28.12640, 51.80360

Temperature

32.9°C

Map

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.

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