Latest earthquakes near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran today
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Recent Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 358 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari in 2014. A total of 89 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari 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 | 339 | 94.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 5.31% |
| 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 Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari occurred on Apr 18, 2021 11:11 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) south of Shahr-e Kord, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jan 23, 1909 06:14, 224 kilometers (139 mi) south of Shahr-e Kord. It is the strongest earthquake near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari 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 Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran 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 Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari.
Earthquakes by city in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran.
Use this regional Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Borūjen, Farrokh Shahr and Fārsān.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari.
When was the last earthquake in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 09:08 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 138km west-southwest of Shahr-e Kord at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari on the morning of January 23, 1909 at 06:14 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 224km north-northwest of Shahr-e Kord at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 358 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
