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.
Bam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 445 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 401 | 90.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 8.76% |
| 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
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bam.
When was the last earthquake in Bam, Kerman?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bam on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 259km southwest of Bam at a depth of 8km 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, 445 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.
