M4.3 Earthquake 38 km N of Kūh Sefīd, Iran — July 26, 2026
2026-07-26 00:16:26 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 4:16 AM UTC+4 local
On July 26, 2026 at 00:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 38 km N of Kūh Sefīd, Iran, at a depth of 81.2 km and coordinates 29.6202°, 56.8533°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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56.8533°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Kūh Sefīd, Iran?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 38 km N of Kūh Sefīd, Iran on July 26, 2026 at 00:16 UTC had a depth of 81.2 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t3dw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 26, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 38 km N of Kūh Sefīd, Iran — July 26, 2026. Retrieved July 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t3dw/