Latest earthquakes near Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yasuj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yasuj (also known as یاسوج), it will show up within minutes.
Yasuj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 440 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yasuj roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yasuj in 2021. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yasuj 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 Yasuj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yasuj 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 | 411 | 93.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 6.59% |
| 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 Yasuj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yasuj 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 Yasuj 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 Yasuj 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 Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad 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 Yasuj.
Nearest earthquakes from Yasuj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad. 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 Yasuj.
When was the last earthquake in Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yasuj on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 15:13 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 112km north-northwest of Yasuj at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yasuj 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 Yasuj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?
In the past 10 years, 440 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yasuj. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
