Latest earthquakes near Kīsh, Hormozgan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kīsh, Hormozgan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kīsh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kīsh (also known as كيش), it will show up within minutes.
Kīsh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 601 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kīsh, 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 Kīsh roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kīsh in 2022. A total of 152 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kīsh that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kīsh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kīsh 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 | 552 | 91.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 7.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kīsh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kīsh occurred on Nov 14, 2021 15:38 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) east-northeast of Kīsh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kīsh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1977 00:48, 262 kilometers (163 mi) east-northeast of Kīsh. It is the strongest earthquake near Kīsh 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 Kīsh, 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 Kīsh.
Nearest earthquakes from Kīsh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kīsh, 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 Kīsh.
When was the last earthquake in Kīsh, Hormozgan?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kīsh on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 14:56 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 84km north-northwest of Kīsh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kīsh, Hormozgan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kīsh, Hormozgan?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kīsh on the night of March 22, 1977 at 00:48 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east-northeast of Kīsh at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kīsh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kīsh, Hormozgan?
In the past 10 years, 601 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kīsh. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
