M4.3 earthquake — 54 km W of Gerāsh, Iran
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 54 km W of Gerāsh, Iran on Oct 31, 2026 at 17:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.640, 53.587 |
| Time | Oct 31, 17:16 UTC |
| Location | 54 km W of Gerāsh, Iran |
| USGS event ID | us7000tujw |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 137 km | Oct 28, 00:51 UTC | 78 km SSW of Fīrūzābād, Iran |
| M5.0 | 211 km | Oct 31, 21:20 UTC | 115 km SE of Bushehr, Iran |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.