Iran Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Iran, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Iran (0)
Iran has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Iran has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Iran (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.4 | 63 km NNW of Bandar Abbas, Iran | Nov 14, 2021 |
| M6.0 | 57 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | Jul 1, 2022 |
| M6.0 | 52 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | Jul 1, 2022 |
| M6.0 | 62 km NNW of Bandar Abbas, Iran | Nov 14, 2021 |
| M5.9 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | Jan 28, 2023 |
| M5.9 | 59 km NNW of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | Mar 16, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Iran have earthquakes?
- Iran recorded 1 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 11.6 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Iran?
- The largest earthquake in Iran in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.4 near 63 km NNW of Bandar Abbas, Iran.
- When was the last major earthquake in Iran?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Iran was a magnitude 5.2 near 30 km S of Javānrūd, Iran.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Iran
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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