M4.0 Earthquake 41 km SE of Ābdānān, Iran — April 6, 2025
2025-04-06 23:34:20 UTC (2025-04-06) · approx. 2:34 AM UTC+3 local
On April 6, 2025 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 41 km SE of Ābdānān, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 32.7652°, 47.7667°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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47.7667°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Ābdānān, Iran?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 41 km SE of Ābdānān, Iran on April 6, 2025 at 23:34 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q6sk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 6, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake 41 km SE of Ābdānān, Iran — April 6, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q6sk/