Latest earthquakes near Bam, Kerman today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bam, Kerman, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bam (also known as بم), it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near Bam.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 19, 2024 16:23
(Tehran)
M 4.3 118 km SW
from Bam
Nov 14, 2024 04:58
(Tehran)
M 4.2 164 km ENE
from Bam
Nov 5, 2024 07:10
(Tehran)
M 3.4 148 km NW
from Bam
Nov 3, 2024 21:28
(Tehran)
M 4.2 211 km WNW
from Bam
Nov 2, 2024 11:10
(Tehran)
M 3.2 142 km SW
from Bam
Oct 19, 2024 10:44
(Tehran)
M 3.9 166 km SSW
from Bam
Oct 17, 2024 12:16
(Tehran)
M 3.3 258 km NW
from Bam
Oct 17, 2024 04:59
(Tehran)
M 3.5 249 km NNW
from Bam
Oct 4, 2024 01:07
(Tehran)
M 4.3 261 km N
from Bam
Sep 26, 2024 10:36
(Tehran)
M 4.2 201 km NNW
from Bam
Sep 21, 2024 00:46
(Tehran)
M 4.5 161 km SW
from Bam
Aug 9, 2024 02:17
(Tehran)
M 4.0 274 km WSW
from Bam
Jul 25, 2024 18:34
(Tehran)
M 4.4 257 km SW
from Bam
Jul 20, 2024 04:12
(Tehran)
M 4.0 174 km SSW
from Bam
Jul 16, 2024 05:49
(Tehran)
M 4.6 119 km NNW
from Bam
Jul 12, 2024 19:32
(Tehran)
M 4.4 135 km W
from Bam
Jun 19, 2024 03:55
(Tehran)
M 4.0 158 km ENE
from Bam
Jun 11, 2024 04:40
(Tehran)
M 4.2 258 km NW
from Bam
May 30, 2024 05:37
(Tehran)
M 4.3 271 km NNW
from Bam
May 24, 2024 15:03
(Tehran)
M 4.1 135 km SSW
from Bam
May 5, 2024 22:23
(Tehran)
M 3.1 259 km SW
from Bam
May 2, 2024 08:53
(Tehran)
M 4.6 128 km SW
from Bam
May 1, 2024 18:04
(Tehran)
M 4.3 165 km NNW
from Bam
Apr 22, 2024 05:41
(Tehran)
M 4.0 274 km SW
from Bam
Apr 17, 2024 14:59
(Tehran)
M 4.2 234 km WSW
from Bam

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bam

Bam Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
44 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.3
Nov 19, 2024 16:23

Average

A total of 446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bam, Kerman in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bam roughly every 8 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bam in 2021. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bam that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Bam with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bam 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Bam (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 406 91.03%
Mag. 5 35 7.85%
Mag. 6 5 1.12%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Bam

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.4
On Nov 14, 2021 15:38.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.1
On Jul 28, 1981 20:52.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bam occurred on Nov 14, 2021 15:38 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-west of Bam, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bam in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1981 20:52, 115 kilometers (71 mi) south-west of Bam. It is the strongest earthquake near Bam 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 Bam, Kerman 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 Bam.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Bam.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 14, 2021 15:38
(Tehran)
M 6.4 271 km SW
from Bam
Dec 1, 2017 06:02
(Tehran)
M 6.1 209 km NNW
from Bam
Dec 13, 2017 01:11
(Tehran)
M 6.0 217 km NNW
from Bam
Dec 12, 2017 12:13
(Tehran)
M 6.0 209 km NNW
from Bam
Nov 14, 2021 15:37
(Tehran)
M 6.0 272 km SW
from Bam
Jul 23, 2018 01:09
(Tehran)
M 5.6 171 km NNW
from Bam
Sep 7, 2018 10:53
(Tehran)
M 5.6 128 km SE
from Bam
Oct 17, 2023 08:40
(Tehran)
M 5.5 267 km SW
from Bam
Dec 1, 2017 07:05
(Tehran)
M 5.4 202 km NNW
from Bam
May 23, 2022 12:06
(Tehran)
M 5.3 154 km E
from Bam

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Bam

Nearest earthquakes from Bam

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bam, Kerman. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Bam.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 21, 2017 02:13
(Tehran)
M 4.3 7 km NNE
from Bam
Jan 14, 2019 04:57
(Tehran)
M 4.0 14 km WNW
from Bam
Jul 9, 2015 11:30
(Tehran)
M 4.0 17 km S
from Bam
Mar 9, 2024 02:50
(Tehran)
M 4.1 40 km WSW
from Bam
Oct 18, 2015 10:15
(Tehran)
M 4.4 50 km SW
from Bam
Jul 15, 2017 22:48
(Tehran)
M 4.0 68 km WSW
from Bam
May 6, 2018 12:39
(Tehran)
M 4.1 79 km SE
from Bam
Nov 11, 2020 00:58
(Tehran)
M 4.0 85 km NNW
from Bam
Sep 30, 2018 16:53
(Tehran)
M 4.7 87 km WSW
from Bam
Aug 8, 2023 08:35
(Tehran)
M 4.1 91 km SSW
from Bam

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Bam

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bam.

When was the last earthquake in Bam, Kerman?

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bam on the afternoon of November 19, 2024 at 16:23 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 118km southwest of Bam at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bam, Kerman in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Bam, Kerman?

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bam on the evening of July 28, 1981 at 20:52 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 115km north-northwest of Bam at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bam since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Bam, Kerman?

In the past 10 years, 446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bam. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.