Latest earthquakes near Sirjan, Kerman today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sirjan, Kerman, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sirjan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sirjan (also known as سیرجان), it will show up within minutes.
Sirjan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 669 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sirjan, Kerman in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 66 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sirjan roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sirjan in 2022. A total of 106 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sirjan that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sirjan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sirjan 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 | 603 | 90.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 8.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sirjan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sirjan 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 Sirjan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1981 20:52, 213 kilometers (132 mi) south-southeast of Sirjan. It is the strongest earthquake near Sirjan 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 Sirjan, 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 Sirjan.
Nearest earthquakes from Sirjan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sirjan, 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 Sirjan.
When was the last earthquake in Sirjan, Kerman?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sirjan on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 199km south-southeast of Sirjan at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sirjan, Kerman in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sirjan, Kerman?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sirjan on the evening of July 28, 1981 at 20:52 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 213km east-northeast of Sirjan at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sirjan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sirjan, Kerman?
In the past 10 years, 669 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sirjan. This averages to 67 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
