Latest earthquakes near Fars, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fars, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fars? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fars (also known as فارس), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fars Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fars. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fars and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Fars Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 747 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fars, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 74 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fars roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fars in 2022. A total of 150 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fars that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fars in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Fars 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 | 694 | 92.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 6.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fars
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fars occurred on Jul 2, 2022 03:55 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) east-southeast of Mohr, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fars in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Apr 10, 1972 05:36, 135 kilometers (84 mi) east-southeast of Shiraz. It is the strongest earthquake near Fars 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 Fars, 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 Fars.
Earthquakes by city in Fars
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Fars, Iran.
Use this regional Fars earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Akbarābād, Fasā, Kāzerūn, Fīrūzābād, Nūrābād, Dārāb, Abadeh, Neyrīz, Pāsārgād and Gerāsh.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fars.
When was the last earthquake in Fars, Iran?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fars on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 10:40 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east-southeast of Mohr at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fars, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fars, Iran?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Fars on the night of April 10, 1972 at 05:36 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 135km south of Shiraz at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fars since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fars, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 747 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fars. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
