Latest earthquakes near Isfahan 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.
Isfahan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Isfahan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Isfahan roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Isfahan in 2018. A total of 40 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 | 230 | 94.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.74% |
| 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Isfahan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Isfahan. 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 Isfahan.
When was the last earthquake in Isfahan?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Isfahan on the morning of April 10, 2024 at 10:13 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 270km southwest of Isfahan at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Isfahan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Isfahan?
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?
In the past 10 years, 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Isfahan. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
