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 4.4 event near 30 km N of Bardaskan, Iran.
Earthquakes in Iran
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.4
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). 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-23 2026-09-23 00:44:14 UTC | 4.3mb | 56 km SW of Borūjen, Iran 31.544°, 50.946° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 56 km SW of Borūjen, Iran on September 23, 2026 at 00:44 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-14 2026-09-14 01:38:51 UTC | 4.2mb | 48 km NNE of Kāshmar, Iran 35.632°, 58.703° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 14, 2026, Iran registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 48 km NNE of Kāshmar, Iran at 01:38 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-09 2026-09-09 20:17:34 UTC | 4.4mb | 30 km N of Bardaskan, Iran 35.534°, 58.024° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2026 at 20:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 30 km N of Bardaskan, Iran. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Iran over the past 30 days. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-09 2026-09-09 19:26:22 UTC | 4.3mb | 118 km SE of Bushehr, Iran 28.104°, 51.556° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 118 km SE of Bushehr, Iran with origin time 19:26 UTC on September 9, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-08 2026-09-08 16:36:35 UTC | 4.1mb | 21 km NW of Yasuj, Iran 30.792°, 51.419° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:36 UTC on September 8, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 21 km NW of Yasuj, Iran. The event was offshore. 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days5
2026 (M2.5+)126
Largest (30 Days)
M4.4
30 km N of Bardaskan, Iran
2026-09-09
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 126 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 4.4 event that occurred 30 km N of Bardaskan, Iran.
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