Latest earthquakes near Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sistan and Baluchestan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sistan and Baluchestan (also known as سیستان و بلوچستان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sistan and Baluchestan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sistan and Baluchestan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sistan and Baluchestan and elsewhere.
Oct 11, 2023 04:11AM
On Wednesday Night a DESTRUCTIVE M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 10:42AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Oct 7, 2023 10:11AM
On Saturday Morning a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck near Herāt in Afghanistan.
Sistan and Baluchestan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sistan and Baluchestan roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sistan and Baluchestan in 2015. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sistan and Baluchestan that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sistan and Baluchestan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sistan and Baluchestan 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 | 117 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 9.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sistan and Baluchestan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sistan and Baluchestan occurred on Feb 8, 2017 01:33 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) east of Chabahar, at a depth of 29 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sistan and Baluchestan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 2013 15:14, 197 kilometers (122 mi) east of Zahedan. It is the strongest earthquake near Sistan and Baluchestan 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 Sistan and Baluchestan, 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 Sistan and Baluchestan.
Earthquakes by city in Sistan and Baluchestan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran.
Use this regional Sistan and Baluchestan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Khāsh, Qaşr-e Qand and Nīkshahr.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sistan and Baluchestan.
When was the last earthquake in Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sistan and Baluchestan on the night of April 17, 2024 at 01:29 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 159km west-northwest of Iranshahr at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sistan and Baluchestan on the afternoon of April 16, 2013 at 15:14 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-east of Zahedan at a depth of 80km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sistan and Baluchestan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran?
In the past 10 years, 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sistan and Baluchestan. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
