Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583721 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-27 03:51:38 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-27 00:21:38 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-27 04:36:11 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Middle-East |
|---|---|
| Country | Iran |
| Administration area | Kermānshāh |
| Nearest settlement | Sarpol-e Zahab |
| Distance | 22 km |
| Course | W |
| Surface type | underground quake |