Latest earthquakes near Shiraz, Fars today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shiraz, Fars, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shiraz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shiraz (also known as شیراز), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shiraz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shiraz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shiraz and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Shiraz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 502 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shiraz, Fars in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shiraz roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shiraz in 2021. A total of 78 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shiraz 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 Shiraz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shiraz 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 | 472 | 94.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 5.98% |
| 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 Shiraz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shiraz occurred on Apr 18, 2021 11:11 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) west of Shiraz, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shiraz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Apr 10, 1972 05:36, 135 kilometers (84 mi) west of Shiraz. It is the strongest earthquake near Shiraz 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 Shiraz, Fars 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 Shiraz.
Nearest earthquakes from Shiraz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shiraz, Fars. 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 Shiraz.
When was the last earthquake in Shiraz, Fars?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Shiraz on the evening of December 5, 2024 at 21:08 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 157km south-southwest of Shiraz at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shiraz, Fars in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shiraz, Fars?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shiraz 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 Shiraz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shiraz, Fars?
In the past 10 years, 502 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shiraz. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
