Latest earthquakes near Isfahan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Isfahan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Isfahan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Isfahan (also known as اصفهان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Isfahan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Isfahan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Isfahan and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Isfahan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 276 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Isfahan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Isfahan roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Isfahan in 2018. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Isfahan that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Isfahan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Isfahan 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 | 261 | 94.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 5.43% |
| 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 Isfahan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Isfahan occurred on Jul 8, 2019 11:30 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) west-southwest of Isfahan, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Isfahan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jan 23, 1909 06:14, 219 kilometers (136 mi) west-southwest of Isfahan. It is the strongest earthquake near Isfahan 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 Isfahan, 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 Isfahan.
Earthquakes by city in Isfahan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Isfahan, Iran.
Use this regional Isfahan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Falāvarjān, Rehnān, Golpāyegān, Dorcheh Pīāz, Kelīshād va Sūdarjān, Dowlatābād, Qahderījān, Semīrom, Khvānsār, Abrīsham and Ardestān.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Isfahan.
When was the last earthquake in Isfahan, Iran?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Isfahan on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 17:15 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 246km west-southwest of Isfahan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Isfahan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Isfahan, Iran?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Isfahan on the morning of January 23, 1909 at 06:14 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 219km north-northwest of Isfahan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Isfahan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Isfahan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 276 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Isfahan. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
