Latest earthquakes near Abadan, Khuzestan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abadan, Khuzestan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abadan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abadan (also known as آبادان), it will show up within minutes.
Abadan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 485 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abadan, Khuzestan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Abadan roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abadan in 2014. A total of 149 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abadan 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 Abadan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Abadan 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 | 453 | 93.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 6.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abadan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abadan occurred on Aug 18, 2014 07:02 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) north-northwest of Abadan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abadan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jul 15, 1929 11:09, 247 kilometers (153 mi) north-northwest of Abadan. It is the strongest earthquake near Abadan 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 Abadan, Khuzestan 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 Abadan.
Nearest earthquakes from Abadan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abadan, Khuzestan. 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 Abadan.
When was the last earthquake in Abadan, Khuzestan?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Abadan on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 06:09 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 228km north-east of Abadan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abadan, Khuzestan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abadan, Khuzestan?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Abadan on the morning of July 15, 1929 at 11:09 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 247km north-northeast of Abadan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abadan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abadan, Khuzestan?
In the past 10 years, 485 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abadan. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
