Latest earthquakes near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran today
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Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 412 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 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari roughly every 8 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 7 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 | 385 | 93.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 6.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 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 Aug 18, 2014 07:02 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) west of Shahr-e Kord, at a depth of 10 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) west 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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari on the morning of April 10, 2024 at 10:13 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 189km southwest of Shahr-e Kord at a depth of 20km 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, 412 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
