Seismic Activity in Iran
Over the past 30 days, there have been 9 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 7 km NNW of Ābdānān, 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 9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 9 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 8 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 5 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 87.2 km. All 9 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 9 of 9
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 days ago 2026-07-10 07:29:55 UTC | 4.1mb | 99 km NNE of Mīnāb, Iran 27.887°, 57.630° | 43.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 99 km NNE of Mīnāb, Iran on July 10, 2026, with origin time 07:29 UTC. 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 | 7 km NNW of Ābdānān, Iran 33.058°, 47.394° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 8, 2026 at 15:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 7 km NNW of Ābdānān, 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. | ||||||||
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 → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 46 km SW of Ḩājjīābād, Iran on July 3, 2026 at 11:34 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 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 → |
A magnitude 4.0 seismic event took place 29 km S of Fīrūzābād, Iran on June 26, 2026 at 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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 50 km WNW of Shūsh, Iran came in on June 25, 2026 at 21:31 UTC. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-25 2026-06-25 06:28:35 UTC | 4.2mb | 49 km SW of Bojnūrd, Iran 37.204°, 56.890° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 25, 2026, Iran registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 49 km SW of Bojnūrd, Iran at 06:28 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-21 2026-06-21 03:22:35 UTC | 4.2mb | 90 km SSE of Kūh Sefīd, Iran 28.506°, 57.123° | 87.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 03:22 UTC on June 21, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 90 km SSE of Kūh Sefīd, Iran. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-19 2026-06-19 02:54:07 UTC | 4.3mb | 69 km SW of Borūjen, Iran 31.541°, 50.742° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 69 km SW of Borūjen, Iran with origin time 02:54 UTC on June 19, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-19 2026-06-19 01:58:23 UTC | 4.2mb | 12 km E of Aleshtar, Iran 33.849°, 48.392° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 12 km E of Aleshtar, Iran at 01:58 UTC on June 19, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 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 Days9
2026 (M2.5+)95
Largest (30 Days)
M4.5
7 km NNW of Ābdānān, Iran
2026-07-08
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 95 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, 9 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 7 km NNW of Ābdānān, Iran.
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