Latest earthquakes near Bushehr today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bushehr, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bushehr? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bushehr (also known as بندر بوشهر), it will show up within minutes.
Bushehr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 452 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bushehr in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 45 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bushehr roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bushehr in 2021. A total of 77 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bushehr that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bushehr in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bushehr during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 424 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 6.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bushehr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bushehr occurred on Apr 18, 2021 11:11 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 89 kilometers (55 mi) north of Bushehr, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bushehr in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Apr 10, 1972 05:36, 198 kilometers (123 mi) north of Bushehr. It is the strongest earthquake near Bushehr in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bushehr in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bushehr.
Nearest earthquakes from Bushehr
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bushehr. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bushehr.
When was the last earthquake in Bushehr?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bushehr on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 15:13 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 295km north of Bushehr at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bushehr in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bushehr?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bushehr on the night of April 10, 1972 at 05:36 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 198km east-southeast of Bushehr at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bushehr since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bushehr?
In the past 10 years, 452 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bushehr. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
