Latest earthquakes near Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bandar Abbas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bandar Abbas (also known as بندر عباس), it will show up within minutes.
Bandar Abbas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 602 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bandar Abbas roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bandar Abbas in 2022. A total of 145 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bandar Abbas that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bandar Abbas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bandar Abbas 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 | 549 | 91.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 8.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bandar Abbas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bandar Abbas 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 Bandar Abbas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1977 00:48, 48 kilometers (30 mi) north-northwest of Bandar Abbas. It is the strongest earthquake near Bandar Abbas 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 Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan 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 Bandar Abbas.
Nearest earthquakes from Bandar Abbas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan. 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 Bandar Abbas.
When was the last earthquake in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bandar Abbas on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 10:40 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 122km west-southwest of Bandar Abbas at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bandar Abbas on the night of March 22, 1977 at 00:48 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 Bandar Abbas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan?
In the past 10 years, 602 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bandar Abbas. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
