M4.4 Earthquake 60 km SW of Fereydūnshahr, Iran — March 15, 2026
2026-03-15 19:26:57 UTC (2026-03-15) · approx. 10:26 PM UTC+3 local
On March 15, 2026 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 60 km SW of Fereydūnshahr, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 32.5059°, 49.7293°.0
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.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from submitted citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
49.7293°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Fereydūnshahr, Iran?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 60 km SW of Fereydūnshahr, Iran on March 15, 2026 at 19:26 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sghq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 15, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 60 km SW of Fereydūnshahr, Iran — March 15, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sghq/