Latest earthquakes near Kerman, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kerman, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kerman? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kerman (also known as کرمان), it will show up within minutes.
Kerman Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 713 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kerman, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 71 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kerman roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kerman in 2022. A total of 109 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kerman that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kerman in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kerman 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 | 646 | 90.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 8.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kerman
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kerman occurred on Nov 14, 2021 15:38 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) south-southeast of Sirjan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kerman in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1981 20:52, 75 kilometers (47 mi) south-southeast of Kerman. It is the strongest earthquake near Kerman 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 Kerman, 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 Kerman.
Earthquakes by city in Kerman
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kerman, Iran.
Use this regional Kerman earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zarand, Shahr-e Bābak, Rāvar and Bardsīr.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kerman.
When was the last earthquake in Kerman, Iran?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kerman on the night of May 20, 2025 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 36km east of Kerman at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kerman, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kerman, Iran?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kerman on the evening of July 28, 1981 at 20:52 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 75km east-southeast of Kerman at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kerman since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kerman, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 713 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kerman. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
