Latest earthquakes near Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zahedan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zahedan (also known as زاهدان), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zahedan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zahedan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zahedan and elsewhere.
Nov 21, 2023 12:44AM
On Tuesday Night a Shallow M4.6 Earthquake struck near Zahedan in Iran.
Oct 31, 2023 12:43PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon 109km from Bīrjand in Iran.
Oct 27, 2023 12:04AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Night near Bīrjand in Iran.
Oct 21, 2023 02:42PM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near Zahedan in Iran on Saturday Afternoon.
Zahedan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 56 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zahedan in 2013. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zahedan that year. The strongest had a 7.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zahedan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zahedan 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 | 51 | 91.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.93% |
| 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 Zahedan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zahedan occurred on Sep 7, 2018 10:53 local time (Asia/Tehran timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) south-west of Zahedan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zahedan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Apr 16, 2013 15:14, 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-west of Zahedan. It is the strongest earthquake near Zahedan in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zahedan, 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 Zahedan.
Nearest earthquakes from Zahedan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zahedan, 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 Zahedan.
When was the last earthquake in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zahedan on the night of November 28, 2023 at 04:47 local time (Asia/Tehran). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north of Zahedan at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zahedan 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 Zahedan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan?
In the past 10 years, 56 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zahedan. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 65 days.
