Latest earthquakes near Khuzestan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khuzestan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khuzestan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khuzestan (also known as خوزستان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Khuzestan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Khuzestan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Khuzestan and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Khuzestan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 455 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khuzestan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 45 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khuzestan roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khuzestan in 2014. A total of 156 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khuzestan that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Khuzestan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Khuzestan 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 | 433 | 95.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 4.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khuzestan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khuzestan occurred on Apr 18, 2021 11:11 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-east of Ahvaz, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khuzestan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jan 23, 1909 06:14, 282 kilometers (175 mi) south-east of Masjed Soleymān. It is the strongest earthquake near Khuzestan 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 Khuzestan, 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 Khuzestan.
Earthquakes by city in Khuzestan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Khuzestan, Iran.
Use this regional Khuzestan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Behbahān, Shūshtar, Shūsh, Omīdīyeh, Sūsangerd, Rāmhormoz, Shādegān, Aghajari and Rāmshīr.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Khuzestan.
When was the last earthquake in Khuzestan, Iran?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Khuzestan on the afternoon of December 5, 2024 at 16:55 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 392km east-southeast of Abadan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khuzestan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khuzestan, Iran?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Khuzestan on the morning of January 23, 1909 at 06:14 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-northeast of Masjed Soleymān at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khuzestan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khuzestan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 455 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khuzestan. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
