Latest earthquakes near Rafsanjān, Kerman today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rafsanjān, Kerman, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rafsanjān? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rafsanjān (also known as رفسنجان), it will show up within minutes.
Rafsanjān Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 353 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rafsanjān, Kerman in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rafsanjān roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rafsanjān in 2017. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rafsanjān that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rafsanjān in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rafsanjān 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 | 323 | 91.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 7.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rafsanjān
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rafsanjān occurred on Nov 14, 2021 15:38 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) south of Rafsanjān, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rafsanjān in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1981 20:52, 178 kilometers (111 mi) south of Rafsanjān. It is the strongest earthquake near Rafsanjān 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 Rafsanjān, 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 Rafsanjān.
Nearest earthquakes from Rafsanjān
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rafsanjān, 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 Rafsanjān.
When was the last earthquake in Rafsanjān, Kerman?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rafsanjān on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 17:08 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 161km east-northeast of Rafsanjān at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rafsanjān, Kerman in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rafsanjān, Kerman?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rafsanjān on the evening of July 28, 1981 at 20:52 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 178km east-southeast of Rafsanjān at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rafsanjān since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rafsanjān, Kerman?
In the past 10 years, 353 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rafsanjān. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
