M4.4 Earthquake 50 km SE of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran — August 19, 2026
2026-08-19 17:36:14 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 8:36 PM UTC+3 local
On August 19, 2026 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 50 km SE of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 34.2005°, 46.3162°.
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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46.3162°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 50 km SE of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran on August 19, 2026 at 17:36 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.
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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: us6000tlym). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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