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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 14:07 Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 8 km ESE from Masjed Soleymān |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:15 Tehran) |
M 4.0 | 275 km ESE from Ahvaz |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 06:40 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 81 km ENE from Masjed Soleymān |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 15:30 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 298 km ESE from Abadan |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 10:51 Tehran) |
M 4.3 | 175 km SSW from Abadan |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 16:44 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 298 km ESE from Abadan |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 07:58 Tehran) |
M 3.6 | 119 km ESE from Ahvaz |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 04:34 Tehran) |
M 3.5 | 242 km SE from Ahvaz |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 22:58 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 235 km SE from Ahvaz |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 22:44 Tehran) |
M 3.7 | 242 km SE from Ahvaz |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 21:37 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 240 km SE from Ahvaz |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 18:03 Tehran) |
M 3.4 | 235 km SE from Ahvaz |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 17:43 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 224 km SE from Ahvaz |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 00:33 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 264 km NNW from Masjed Soleymān |
| 27 days ago (Feb 28 18:53 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 20 km N from Masjed Soleymān |
| 27 days ago (Feb 28 12:44 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 29 km N from Masjed Soleymān |
| 27 days ago (Feb 28 12:42 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 27 km N from Masjed Soleymān |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 14:52 Tehran) |
M 4.8 | 57 km NE from Masjed Soleymān |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 21:44 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 208 km N from Ahvaz |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 18:16 Tehran) |
M 3.3 | 295 km NW from Ahvaz |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 09:58 Tehran) |
M 3.6 | 291 km NW from Ahvaz |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 07:58 Tehran) |
M 3.1 | 283 km SSE from Ahvaz |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 06:35 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 153 km ESE from Ahvaz |
| 38 days ago (Feb 17 02:57 Tehran) |
M 3.0 | 92 km ENE from Ahvaz |
| 38 days ago (Feb 16 22:25 Tehran) |
M 5.1 | 168 km N from Ahvaz |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Khuzestan
Khuzestan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 462 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 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khuzestan roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khuzestan in 2021. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khuzestan that year. The strongest had a 5.8 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 | 439 | 95.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.98% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2021 11:11 (Tehran) |
M 5.8 | 258 km SE from Ahvaz |
| Jul 8, 2019 11:30 (Tehran) |
M 5.6 | 31 km SE from Masjed Soleymān |
| Oct 4, 2021 06:09 (Tehran) |
M 5.5 | 152 km NE from Ahvaz |
| Jul 18, 2021 19:04 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 295 km SE from Ahvaz |
| Aug 5, 2019 00:21 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 222 km ESE from Ahvaz |
| Nov 26, 2015 00:47 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 23 km ESE from Masjed Soleymān |
| Dec 5, 2024 07:32 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 32 km SE from Masjed Soleymān |
| Feb 17, 2021 22:05 (Tehran) |
M 5.4 | 261 km E from Ahvaz |
| May 7, 2018 00:27 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 276 km ESE from Ahvaz |
| May 2, 2018 08:38 (Tehran) |
M 5.3 | 276 km ESE from Ahvaz |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Khuzestan on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 8km east-southeast of Masjed Soleymān at a depth of 20km 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, 462 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.
