Latest earthquakes near Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chabahar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chabahar (also known as بندر چابهار), it will show up within minutes.
Chabahar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chabahar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chabahar 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 | 42 | 84.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 14.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chabahar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chabahar 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 Chabahar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Aug 5, 1947 17:54, 275 kilometers (171 mi) east of Chabahar. It is the strongest earthquake near Chabahar 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 Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan 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 Chabahar.
Nearest earthquakes from Chabahar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan. 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 Chabahar.
When was the last earthquake in Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chabahar on the morning of March 5, 2024 at 07:50 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 236km northwest of Chabahar at a depth of 41km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chabahar on the afternoon of August 5, 1947 at 17:54 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east of Chabahar at a depth of 15km under water in the Arabian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chabahar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan?
In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chabahar. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
