Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 36 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 36 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran at May 5, 2026, 20:53 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 33 km (21 mi) SE of Khanaqin. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | May 5, 2026, 20:53 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.172, 45.681 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 38 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 50 km SE of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 36 km NE of Al Miqdādīyah, Iraq | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 30 km S of Javānrūd, Iran | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 25 km S of Javānrūd, Iran | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.