Seismic Activity in Iran
Over the past 30 days, there have been 7 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.9 event near 40 km ENE of Shahrak-e Kūlūrī, Iran.
Earthquakes in Iran
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.9
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Iran
Over the past 30 days, Iran has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 7 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 7 shallow (<70 km). 4 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 2 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 43.5 km. All 7 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 7 of 7
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 days ago 2026-07-19 02:25:20 UTC | 4.9mww | 40 km ENE of Shahrak-e Kūlūrī, Iran 32.552°, 48.837° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 19, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 40 km ENE of Shahrak-e Kūlūrī, Iran. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Iran over the past 30 days. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-10 2026-07-10 07:29:55 UTC | 4.1mb | 99 km NNE of Mīnāb, Iran 27.887°, 57.630° | 43.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 10, 2026, Iran registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 99 km NNE of Mīnāb, Iran at 07:29 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-08 2026-07-08 15:22:34 UTC | 4.5mb | 1 km W of Ābdānān, Iran 32.991°, 47.409° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 1 km W of Ābdānān, Iran on July 8, 2026 at 15:22 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-03 2026-07-03 11:34:52 UTC | 4.3mb | 46 km SW of Ḩājjīābād, Iran 28.054°, 55.531° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 46 km SW of Ḩājjīābād, Iran with origin time 11:34 UTC on July 3, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-03 2026-07-03 11:09:21 UTC | 4.1mb | 46 km SW of Ḩājjīābād, Iran 28.074°, 55.509° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 11:09 UTC on July 3, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 46 km SW of Ḩājjīābād, Iran. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-26 2026-06-26 21:12:43 UTC | 4.0mb | 29 km S of Fīrūzābād, Iran 28.580°, 52.610° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 29 km S of Fīrūzābād, Iran on June 26, 2026, with origin time 21:12 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-25 2026-06-25 21:31:22 UTC | 4.1mb | 50 km WNW of Shūsh, Iran 32.432°, 47.790° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 50 km WNW of Shūsh, Iran at 21:31 UTC on June 25, 2026. See the M4.1 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
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days7
2026 (M2.5+)97
Largest (30 Days)
M4.9
40 km ENE of Shahrak-e Kūlūrī, 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 97 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, 7 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 4.9 event that occurred 40 km ENE of Shahrak-e Kūlūrī, Iran.
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