Latest earthquakes near Hormozgan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hormozgan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hormozgan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hormozgan (also known as هرمزگان), it will show up within minutes.
Hormozgan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 750 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hormozgan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 75 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hormozgan roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hormozgan in 2022. A total of 159 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hormozgan that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hormozgan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hormozgan 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 | 695 | 92.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 6.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hormozgan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hormozgan occurred on Nov 14, 2021 15:38 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 64 kilometers (40 mi) north-northwest of Bandar Abbas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hormozgan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1977 01:48, 48 kilometers (30 mi) north-northwest of Bandar Abbas. It is the strongest earthquake near Hormozgan 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 Hormozgan, 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 Hormozgan.
Earthquakes by city in Hormozgan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hormozgan, Iran.
Use this regional Hormozgan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mīnāb, Qeshm and Bandar-e Lengeh.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hormozgan.
When was the last earthquake in Hormozgan, Iran?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hormozgan on the night of March 9, 2025 at 02:55 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north-northwest of Kīsh at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hormozgan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hormozgan, Iran?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hormozgan on the night of March 22, 1977 at 01:48 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 48km north-northeast of Bandar Abbas at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hormozgan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hormozgan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 750 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hormozgan. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
