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M3.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near dhstan alnd, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 03:46:31 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near dhstan alnd on May 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near dhstan alnd, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (Iran) · 2026-05-21 03:46:31 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 03:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near dhstan alnd, astan adhrbayjan ghrby (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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 03:46:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iran
State
astan adhrbayjan ghrby
City
dhstan alnd
County
shhrstan khwy
Village
krkwsh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.73440, 44.31300
Temperature
5.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (11.7 km)
Regional average: 11.7 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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