Seismic Activity in Iran
Over the past 30 days, there have been 5 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 70 km NNE of Mīnāb, Iran.
Earthquakes in Iran
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.5
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Iran
Over the past 30 days, Iran has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 5 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 5 shallow (<70 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. All 5 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 5 of 5
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 days ago 2026-10-16 21:30:26 UTC | 4.5mb | 70 km NNE of Mīnāb, Iran 27.726°, 57.333° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 16, 2026 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 70 km NNE of Mīnāb, Iran. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Iran over the past 30 days. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-10-16 15:41:31 UTC | 4.3mb | 31 km WSW of Mohr, Iran 27.408°, 52.607° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 31 km WSW of Mohr, Iran with origin time 15:41 UTC on October 16, 2026. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-10-16 2026-10-16 08:55:33 UTC | 4.4mb | 66 km N of Mīnāb, Iran 27.727°, 57.120° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 66 km N of Mīnāb, Iran on October 16, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-10-14 2026-10-14 21:34:06 UTC | 4.1mb | 54 km SW of Fīrūzābād, Iran 28.571°, 52.108° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 14, 2026, Iran registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 54 km SW of Fīrūzābād, Iran at 21:34 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-10-10 2026-10-10 09:48:31 UTC | 4.0mb | 39 km W of Gerāsh, Iran 27.669°, 53.736° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 09:48 UTC on October 10, 2026, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 39 km W of Gerāsh, Iran. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days5
2026 (M2.5+)132
Largest (30 Days)
M4.5
70 km NNE of Mīnāb, Iran
6 days ago
Largest in 2026
M5.3
26 km WSW of Mohr, Iran
2026-02-01
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Iran
Iran experiences frequent earthquakes due to the collision between the Arabian and Eurasian plates. Adobe and unreinforced masonry buildings increase vulnerability.
Iran Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Iran has recorded 132 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Iran in 2026 was a magnitude 5.3 event near Mohr, Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Iran?
In the past 30 days, 5 earthquakes have been recorded in the Iran region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Iran?
The largest recent earthquake in the Iran area was a magnitude 4.5 event that occurred 70 km NNE of Mīnāb, Iran.
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