Latest earthquakes near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran today
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Recent Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:32AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Masjed Soleymān in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in 2021. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad 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 Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad 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 | 402 | 93.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 6.51% |
| 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 Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad occurred on Apr 18, 2021 11:11 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) south-west of Yasuj, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Apr 10, 1972 05:36, 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-west of Yasuj. It is the strongest earthquake near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad 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 Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, 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 Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.
Earthquakes by city in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran.
Use this regional Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dogonbadan and Dehdasht.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.
When was the last earthquake in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 08:21 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 184km south-southeast of Yasuj at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad on the night of April 10, 1972 at 05:36 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 275km south-southeast of Yasuj at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
