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M4.4 Earthquake — 50 km SE of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran

Event time: Last updated: Aug 28, 2026 Iran
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake 50 km SE of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran at a depth of 10.0 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM4.4
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates34.2005, 46.3162
Region50 km SE of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran
Tsunami Flag0

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Also reported by: EMSC

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