Calamity
LowEarthquakesCalamity Score: 8

Earthquakes 32 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran

IranIIEES

Right now

Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

Reported by IIEES 129 days ago.

It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 5 May 2026. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

IIEES reported: 32 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran

IIEES recorded magnitude 4.9 at a depth of 10 km.

The seismic region given by the source is 32 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran.

Nearby, since 5 May 2026

How we know

One source: IIEES. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 8 out of 100, at 55 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeEarthquakes
SeverityLow
Calamity Score (ours)8 / 100
Our confidence55%
Coordinates34.1806, 45.7647
Timestamp2026-05-05T20:53:20.849Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000svfc

Score Breakdown

18
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
9
historical

Technical Details

Mag4.9
Depth10
Region32 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran
FromUSGSFallbacktrue
Emme Mag4.9
Emme Depth10
Emme Place32 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran
Emme RegionIran
Emme MagTypemww
MergedSources[{"id":"emme_us6000svfc","source":"emme","severity":"medium","severityValue":48.00000000000001,"timestamp":1778014400849,"latitude":34.1806,"longitude":45.7647}]

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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