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.
Fars Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 797 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 79 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 | 744 | 93.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 6.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 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 Nov 6, 1990 22:15, 265 kilometers (165 mi) east-southeast of Mohr. It is the strongest earthquake near Fars in the past 125 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Fars on the afternoon of December 2, 2025 at 17:00 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 199km south-southwest of Shiraz at a depth of 12km 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 evening of November 6, 1990 at 22:15 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 265km east-northeast of Mohr at a depth of 11km 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, 797 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fars. This averages to 80 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
