M4.4 Earthquake 41 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran — March 3, 2025
2025-03-03 20:53:23 UTC (2025-03-03) · approx. 11:53 PM UTC+3 local
On March 3, 2025 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 41 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran, at a depth of 18.1 km and coordinates 34.4902°, 45.4172°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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45.4172°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 41 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran on March 3, 2025 at 20:53 UTC had a depth of 18.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pwpl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 3, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 41 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran — March 3, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pwpl/